5 credits

The complex assessment and care of patients in the hospital setting will require advanced practice nurses to obtain the specialized skills necessary to provide quality care for patients in these acute care settings. This course is designed to prepare students to provide care for acute, chronic, and critically ill patients. Students in this course will be introduced to the role of the advanced practice nurse, while gaining confidence in caring for patients. Through course assignments and clinical practice in the acute care setting, students will plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients. Students will also increase their knowledge of pharmacologic management of hospitalized patients, while applying knowledge gained through previous coursework.