This final AGPCNP clinical practicum experience focuses on the comprehensive care of adolescent to frail elderly clients. Working with approved preceptors in designated clinical sites, students utilize evidence-based practice guidelines, and will disseminate findings. 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 adolescent to frail elderly clients. 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. Emphasis is placed on the comprehensive role of the Adult Gerontology Primary Care 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.
250 hours.
Clinical clearance.