Description
Under the peceptorship of a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or a Pediatrician, the student provides primary care to pediatric clients utilizing appropriate assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Emphasis is placed on the role of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in health promotion, health maintenance, anticipatory guidance, and disease prevention in primary health care settings. Assessment and management of children with common acute and chronic diseases will be emphasized. Clinical practice activities are designed to develop advanced level direct care competencies. (Pass/Fail Practicum.) Seminar and 155 clinical hours per semester, student arranged.
Note: NP and CNS students will be required to demonstrate competency in Physical Assessment prior to starting each clinical practicum.