Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures in Acute and Critical Care

2 credits · School of Nursing

This course is designed to prepare the nurse practitioner student to perform and/or interpret the results of common advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures used in acute and critical care management of the adult and older adult patient. Basic radiology and ultrasound are common adjuncts to advanced procedures and are introduced in this course. Knowledge and skills gained in this course will serve as a foundation for clinical practicum and preceptorship experiences as students diagnose and manage health problems within the adult-gerontology acute care population. Pre/Corequisites: 6014 and 6105. [2]