The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program is designed to prepare practitioners for professional practice in the management of medical, surgical, and critical care patient populations. Critical analyses of clinical strategies and nursing interventions in health promotion, maintenance, and the prevention of acute health problems seen in adult clients encountered in the hospital setting are presented. Emphasis is on the care in the hospital setting of adult clients who require surgical intervention. 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.