Also includes the study of health policy issues and the process of policy development at the institutional, local, state, and national levels. Interviewing and interpersonal skills are included. Emphasizes advanced physical assessment skills. Selected content relating to pulmonary, cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, neurological, immunologic, and endocrine systems is included. Clinical settings may include acute, intermediate, and long-term care facilities, as well as community and home care environments.
Clients are adults with secondary and tertiary health problems and related emotional crises.
The integration of research and practice is emphasized. Provides students with additional opportunities to develop advanced nursing care interventions with adult clients in a variety of settings. Independent and collaborative roles are stressed. Examination and implementation of the role of clinical specialist as director of care, teacher, coordinator, and collaborator. Includes an understanding of the importance of organizational placement of the clinical specialist.