Advanced Musculoskeletal II Practicum

This course will focus on management of musculoskeletal conditions and builds on previous course work in orthopedic and rehabilitation nursing. Issues in advanced practice are discussed. Clinical experiences, demonstrations and learning experiences will focus on joint injections and aspirations, casting and splinting, internal and external fixation, treatment of fractures and other musculoskeletal conditions. Selected acute care clinical experiences will occur in trauma, pediatric, hand, spinal injury, and/or sports settings. Practicum experiences may have inpatient, outpatient, and/or operating room components, with surgeons and/or advanced practice clinicians.