NURS 7911 - ADULT GERONTOLOGY CNS II: ACUTE & CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS

[7 Credits]

Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist II course is the second in a series of courses preparing the student for the role of an Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist. It builds upon prior coursework in advanced practice nursing theory and practice. The course explores the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist’s consultation and teaching/coaching roles. Emphasis is placed on the patient/client sphere and nurses’ and nursing practice’s sphere of impact. Topics relevant to standards of care are utilized, such as those from various nursing specialty organizations, core measures, national guidelines, and various Institute of Medicine Reports. Emphasis is on theories, research, and interventions related to selected nursing diagnoses. There is further development in clinical decision-making skills, ethical practice, and interprofessional communication. Clinical experiences allow the student to display increased clinical expertise with a selected population of adult gerontology patients and critically analyze clinical practice for areas of improvement. Students will develop strategies for diagnosing and managing adult patients with acute and chronic health problems across their lifespans.