NSG - 571A Management: Adult/Gerontology I

This course addresses the diagnosis and management of selected common acute and chronic health care problems in the late adolescent through older adult populations. Prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling adult patients form the framework for students to refine evidenced-based clinical decision-making and reasoning skills. Quality, cost-effectiveness and safety are integrated in the development of patient-centered management plans. The major focus of this course is: cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, women’s health problems and gerontological considerations. Prerequisite: Pharmacotherapeutics, and Health Assessment across the Lifespan (Specialty); Corequisite: Clinical Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3