Mid-America Internal Medicine

Acute Care Nurse Practice

Mid-America Internal Medicine is an Acute Care Nurse Practice practice in Independence, MO with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating a variety of acute but severe illnesses, sometimes over long periods. Acute Care Nurse Practitioners at Mid-America Internal Medicine perform treatment for critically ill patients. Acute Care Nurse Practice is practiced in emergency rooms, urgent care centers, intensive care units, surgical units, and nursing homes. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Acute Care Nurse Practice practices include flu complications, broken bones, concussions, heart attacks, seizures, or shock. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Acute Care Nurse Practice practices include ordering and performing diagnostic tests, creating treatment plans, applying sutures and splinting broken bones, prescribing medication, monitoring treatments and medical equipment, referring patients to specialists, collaborating with specialists, and discharging patients.