ACNP 745 Management V for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care

Credits: 4
This didactic course focuses on competencies in advanced pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and collaborative management of adult patients with selected episodic/chronic health problems, with an emphasis on specific oncologic, hematologic, and trauma conditions, as well as a focus on palliative care, pain and nutrition. Diagnostic reasoning and decision-making skills are developed, with special attention given to the impact of age-related physical and cognitive changes found throughout adult development, on diagnosis and treatment. Further consideration is given to health promotion, patient education, and risk reduction in each selected topic. Additional topics surrounding geriatric syndromes will be presented in this course.

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit