Apr 17, 2024  
2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 
    
2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NSG 5700 Acute Care of Adult-Geriatric Populations I


Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This first course in the acute care clinical course series focuses on the comprehensive care of acutely or critically ill adults and older adults across the age spectrum. Acute and chronic health problems using a body system scheme and a physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, intellectual and cultural approach are examined. Advanced pathophysiology, assessment and diagnostic strategies, and evidence based-practice specific to acute and chronic conditions are covered with an emphasis on common issues encountered by older adults.

Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 
Co-requisite(s): NSG 5701