PNP Practice I: for Post-Graduate Certificate

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This course provides the student with clinical experiences within the scope of the pediatric nurse practitioner centered on preventive health care, health promotion and maintenance, and the health care management of children from birth to adolescence. Emphasis is on the child within the framework of the family. Stages of development will be examined and explored from biological, psychosocial, sociocultural, and environmental influences on the developing child. Consideration is given to cultural and ethical issues that affect children, families, and health care delivery. Discussion will include non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management including immunizations supporting health promotion. Criteria for consultation and indications for referral along with exploration of available community resources will also be considered. Corequisite(s): NURS8321 Lab Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Course Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Post Masters Certificate Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract Campus Restrictions: Athens Campus, Main Campus Schedule Type (Primary): Supervised Lab/Clinic Additional Course Fee: Nursing Skills Lab Fee (ACNP, NP, DNP, PNP) Fee Type: Flat Fee Fee Amount: $ 150 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.