Clinical practicum is required concurrently. Theories, concepts, and knowledge for the comprehensive assessment and management of chronic conditions affecting adult clients are presented. Emphasis is on diagnosing and managing chronic health problems of clients in the hospital setting. Clinical practicum is required concurrently. Theories, concepts and knowledge for the comprehensive assessment and management of health and illness conditions affecting critically ill clients are presented.
Emphasis is on managing clients who have life-threatening illnesses or injuries.
Clinical practicum is required concurrently. The Perioperative Nurse Practitioner concentration option is designed to meet the needs of the student who wishes to work as an Advanced Practice Nurse in a variety of Perioperative settings. The experienced nurse will obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to work in an expanded role in perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative care. Clinical practicums are taken in a variety of perioperative settings. The RN First Assistant curriculum is included in the perioperative concentration.