NURS 672: Practicum: Primary Care Gerontology II

This final AGPCNP clinical practicum experience focuses on the comprehensive care of the clients in the adult-gerontology population.  Working with approved preceptors in designated clinical sites and utilizing evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines, students will demonstrate synthesis of concepts from all previous courses in the provision of culturally responsive, comprehensive advanced assessment, screening, diagnosis, management and evaluation of complex acute and chronic illness in clients from adolescent through adult and frail elderly.  Care of diverse, vulnerable and underserved populations is emphasized.  Students are required to function safely in the clinical setting and consistently meet the identified clinical competencies and be increasingly independent in the care of clients with minimal preceptor guidance.  Intensive laboratory experiences focus on developing management decisions from EKG and x-ray interpretation, suturing skills and polypharmacy management.  Emphasis is placed on the comprehensive role of the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner as the provider of direct health care services, leader of the inter-professional team and as an advocate on behalf of the population and profession.