AG-ACNP I Clinical Course

1 Credit · Level: Graduate

This clinical course focuses on the theoretical and clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing in the evidence-based diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health care problems seen in adult and geriatric patients in the acute care clinical setting. The clinical course is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop beginning competencies as an AG-ACNP and introduces the student to the role of the nurse practitioner in the acute care setting. Critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills will be developed. Skills of advanced health assessment, the promotion of health, preventive health care practices, clinical application of research and the management of acute and chronic health conditions will be applied in the clinical setting. Experiences are provided in clinical decision-making and in the implementation of evidence-based practice in a variety of acute care settings