Advanced Practice Nursing Pediatrics Practicum

Catalog description

Deliver primary care to pediatric clients with common health problems including collection of subjective and objective data using the techniques of interview and physical examination; diagnose and plan care for acute and chronic illness in culturally diverse pediatric populations utilizing community resources; use communication skills for health teaching and counseling and to motivate pediatric clients and their families for positive health maintenance. Expand the traditional nursing role to the advanced practice nurse (APN) role through the incorporation of evidence-based practice, personal knowledge, and ethics. Establish collaborative relationships with other health care providers for comprehensive care. This is a pass/fail course. Students must pass the lecture, seminar and practicum to advance in the specialty program.