Practicum I: Care of the Well Child

Catalog description

NUR 665 is the first preceptor-supervised practicum course for advanced practice nursing (APN) students, initiating their progression from novice to competent advanced practice nurses within the pediatric dual track nurse practitioner program. Building on the knowledge and skills gained in their baccalaureate programs and previous graduate courses, students focus on developing advanced clinical competencies. In clinical settings, students collaborate with preceptors who provide guidance and feedback in the areas of history-taking, physical assessment, and diagnostic reasoning in the care of the well child. Requires 150 direct clinical hours. P: Minimum 2000 hours clinical nursing experience in pediatrics. CO: NUR 664 .