Sep 27, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NUA 7820 - Adult Acute Care III Diagnostics and Intervention Practicum


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This final course of three concludes with a demonstration of clinical competency with an emphasis on evidence-based practice in adult/geriatric acute and critical health care settings. Within the course are the integration of theory, assessment, and advanced treatment modalities in high acuity patient clinical settings. Students will be expected to successfully complete comprehensive clinical assessments, including appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic testing. Practicum preceptors will provide supervision to the students as they manage the acute health problems of selected clients. Practicum placements will include placement in one of a variety of acute/critical care areas including but not limited to CCU, MICU, SICU, ED, and specialty services such as transplant and oncology. 200 practicum hours are required for this course.

Prerequisite or Concurrent: NUA 6820 , NUA 7810  (Permission from advisor and/or program director required.)