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NURS 706

Introduction to Management of Acute Care Patients (Lecture)

Catalog2026-2027
Credits1-2 units
LevelGraduate
Average gradeA-
Standard

Overview

Description

Foundational principles for the acute care nurse practitioner role. Focus on historical foundation of role, reimbursement, ethics, leadership, and communication.

Requirements

Prerequisites

NURS 717NURS 750

Corequisites

NURS 705NURS 716
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): NURS 717; NURS 750.

Corequisites

Corequisite(s): NURS 705; NURS 716.

Units

Lecture1

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • advocate for the ACNP’s unique role through an understanding of nursing history and contemporary practice.
  • evaluate interprofessional and patient-centered communication tools and techniques.
  • describe current reimbursement rules and regulations.
  • compare and contrast strategies to ensure ethical and accountable care across the health continuum.
  • compare and contrast leadership principles and theories.