NUR 860 - Special Topics in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care I-Theory.

NUR 723 and concurrent election of NUR 861. (3).

Assessment, diagnosis and management for selected health care needs of culturally diverse adults across the lifespan. Emphasis on synthesis and application of nursing-related theories and scientific knowledge for diagnosis and evidence-based management of disease, with a specific focus on cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Mixed mode: 3-4 days on campus required for simulation lab demonstrations focusing on ECG recognition, urgent and emergent assessments, CXR interpretation, chest tubes/pleuryx catheters, central lines, arterial lines, assistive and life support devices, CIED, trachiotomies, BiPAP and mechanical ventilation.