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May 05, 2024
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NURS 734 - Mgt Chron Ill Ped & Adol Acute Care Set Pract (4 units)
Synthesis and practicum application of the ACNP role in a variety of precepted acute care clinical settings. Interdisciplinary collaboration among health care providers is promoted.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 731 . Corequisite(s): NURS 733 .
Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Units of Lecture: 4
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. utilize relevant policy, knowledge, skills and theory from previous coursework and current evidence to assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic illnesses within the acute care settings.
2. accurately assess child/adolescent clients presenting with acute episodes of common health problems.
3. provide leadership to foster collaboration with multiple stakeholders to improve children and adolescent health care.
4. develop diagnosis and differential diagnoses based on a holistic health assessment including medical and social history presenting symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information.
5. integrate ethical principles in decision making and formulation of a plan of care to address complex acute and chronic physical and mental health care needs.
6. develop appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for children/adolescents with emphasis on safety, cost, efficacy, and client’s immediate condition and needs.
7. implement treatment plans for illness prevention, wellness promotion, and health problem management based on current research, evidence-based standards of care and practice guidelines.
8. articulate importance of collaboration with local, state and national child organizations to foster best practices, child safety and effective treatment plans based on client outcomes.
9. integrate the competencies of NONPF.
10. discuss effective collaboration strategies with both formal and informal caregivers and professional staff to achieve optimal care outcomes.
11. navigate transitions between levels of care and across the healthcare delivery system utilizing healthcare technology and information.
12. identify strategies to achieve patient care goals, promote stabilization and restoration of health.
13. practice theoretical and evidence-based care in managing the health care needs of patients and families with acute medical-surgical conditions.
14. provide education and counseling to patients and families to restore health.
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