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This course provides the clinical nurse specialist student with opportunities to demonstrate advanced clinical judgment and to increase their depth of acute and critical care knowledge. This course builds on NR.110.523 and extends the diversity and complexity of cases. Students will synthesize knowledge of complex diseases, multisystem pathophysiology, and advanced physical assessment. Students identify and evaluate evidence based medical, nursing and symptom management plans of care. Students propose strategies for measuring outcomes driven care; recommend strategies for professional and patient education in the care of adult patients and families with critical care needs across the health care continuum; and suggest appropriate referrals and consultations. Prerequisites: NR.110.520, NR.110.521, NR.110.523