NUR 508P - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I

Units: 2
When Offered: As offered & OPS
The practicum experience focuses on application of theoretical and evidence-based foundations to develop the AGACNP role. The acute care nurse practitioner will start to work within the interdisciplinary team across settings to facilitate the patient’s return to optimal health. Procedural skill acquisition and interventions for critically ill patients will be introduced. Integration of holistic, culturally sensitive, spiritual care, assessment, diagnosis, planning, management, and education of adult patients and family is included. 2 Units = 90 hours of supervised clinical practice with a preceptor.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: 2 units = 90 hours
Fee: Additional clinical fee
Prerequisite(s): NUR 555, 558, and 560
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 513
Concurrent Requisite(s): NUR 508