NUR 866 - Special Topics in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care IV-Theory

(Formerly NUR 833). Admission to the Acute Care program. (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 toxicology, nutrition, MSOD/SIRS, and end-of-life issues in acutely and critically ill young, middle, and older adults.