Acute Care I (N637)

This course is focused on the acute/critical care management of the Adult-Gerontology patient
presenting with acute and chronic conditions, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine,
hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal, and neurovascular conditions. Management of optimal
perfusion, ventilation, electrolyte and hemodynamic balance will be stressed as the student
operates within the acute healthcare team. The student will incorporate patient and family
psychosocial needs as well as develop optimal inter-professional team behaviors. Prerequisite:
N632 and N633.  Students take 3 hours theory, 1 hour clinical.