NUR-941-201

AG ACNP Seminar 1

Introduction

Welcome to NUR 941 Fall 2020 term. This semester is a milestone for you in that you will begin your AGACNP specialty clinical experience in NUR 943. This classroom will be mixed in that there will be both BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, and Post Graduate AGACNP Certificate students all taking the course together. It should be rich indeed with so much nursing knowledge and experience in the classroom. I hope you will reach out to each other and network as you progress through the course.

We want to share the dates on campus for this semester as well as expectations up front. The student expectations/University requirement from Dr. Mark Newman and UKHC for COVID-19 screening prior to coming to campus this Fall. Please refer to the following link for screening protocols for students. (https://covid-19.ukhc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/121/2020/06/COVID-19-Screening-Protocol-for-Students-Learners.pdf).

Classes are delivered via an immersion delivery model. The Immersion dates for this semester are September 2nd through 4th and November 11th through 13th. The expectation is that you are available for classes and advising during these dates. Please put these down in your calendar as must attend dates.

There are A few things you will need for this term so wanted to give you a heads up so you can borrow from other students or purchase soon. Due to COVID there is a shipping delay of up to 6-8 weeks.

Since you will be starting clinicals at the beginning of the semester, Exam 1 (Skills module) will occur September 4th on canvas. I highly recommend that you be reviewing that module now. During September Immersion, you will be meeting on campus (required) to learn and practice the following skills/procedures:

Suturing
Punch Biopsy
Incision & Drainage
Radiology
EKG
Airway

During Immersion II in November you will have another skills session over at Pav H 2nd floor College of Medicine Simulation Center where you will learn and practice the following skills/procedures: (you will be tested on these skills on Exam One).--We will update you if this item changes, but it will be during your class times November 11th - 13th.

Central line placement (ultrasound guided)
Arterial line placement/art stick
Lumbar puncture
Thoracostomy/Chest tube placement
Paracentesis (ultrasound guided)

There are materials in the Skills Module on all skills that you will need to study. Your first Exam will cover all of the skills, even the ones that you will have hands on simulation in November.

Objectives

Analyze the relevance of assessment data and synthesize data from a variety of sources to formulate a diagnosis for individual adult and geriatric patients diagnosed with acute, chronic, and critical illness
Interpret acuity of diagnostic test abnormalities in adult/geriatric patients with acute illness
Critically analyze data and integrate evidence for improving advanced nursing practice and outcomes for patients experiencing acute/critical illness and their families
Formulate an individualized, evidence-based management plan from admission to discharge for common acute and critical conditions in young adult to geriatric populations incorporating the patient’s culture and spiritual preferences, values, and beliefs into healthcare using appropriate standards of care
Translate research and other forms of evidence to improve practice processes and outcomes emphasizing health promotion and secondary prevention treatment strategies to accomplish early diagnosis, prompt intervention to reduce risk factors that may impede optimal disease management for acute/chronic/critical health deviations in adult and geriatric populations
Contributes to the design of clinical information systems that promote safe, quality and cost effective care
Analyze ethical dilemmas according to current standards and evaluated ethical consequences of decisions. Creates a climate of collaborative patient-centered care to include confidentiality, privacy, comfort, emotional support, mutual trust, respect, cultural competence, safety, and quality
Creates a climate of collaborative patient-centered care to include confidentiality, privacy, comfort, emotional support, mutual trust, respect, cultural competence, safety, and quality

***Bolded Objectives denotes NONPF core competencies***

Instructor Info

Candice Falls, PhD, ACNP-BC, CVNP-BC

Assistant Professor

cdharv0@uky.edu

270-535-4262

By Appointment

Sheila Melander, PhD, APRN-BC, FCCM, FAANP, FAAN

Professor

sheila.melander@uky.edu

(859) 323-0055

By Appointment

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