NSGL 639 - Advanced Adult-Gerontology Nursing Practicum III

Course Description: This course provides the adult-gerontology nurse practitioner student with the final 180-hour practicum experience that synthesizes critical thinking and clinical experiences. Clinical competency is developed in assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex health problems for ages 13 and older with the guidance of a clinical preceptor in primary care. The focus of the course is to provide care for patients with complex chronic illness and to apply critical thinking skills to formulate differential diagnoses, diagnoses, treatments and evaluation plans for young adults, adults, older adults, elderly and the frail elderly.

Credit Hours: 3

Corequisite Courses: NSG 618
Prerequisite Courses: NSGL 636, NSGL 638, NSG 618
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated

ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
Additional Course Fees: F003 Student Blanket Professional Liability Insurance