NUR 862 - Special Topics in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care II-Theory.

NUR 860, NUR 861 and concurrent election of NUR 863. (2).

Provides in-depth knowledge of advanced practice nursing management of acutely and critically ill young, middle, and older adults from diverse populations. Emphasis is on the utilization of relevant theories, critical thinking, and evidence-based knowledge to formulate differential diagnoses, treatment plans, and optimal outcome parameters for physiologically unstable adults who have complex acute and critical health problems, are technically dependent, and are at high risk for developing complications. The focus of this course is to explore gastrointestinal/bariatric, renal, musculoskeletal, and infectious disease problems in acutely and critically ill young, middle, and older adults.