Primary Care of the Pediatric and Perinatal Patient

Catalog description

This course focuses on the health state of pediatric and perinatal patient populations. Course content includes developmental, physiological, pathological, and psychosocial changes relative to primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, health maintenance, acute and chronic illnesses and life transitions as well as application of U.S. health promotion guidelines and screening for pediatric and perinatal patients. Emphasis is on the nurse practitioner role as a collaborative health care team member and client advocate for acute and chronic illnesses of adults. Prerequisite(s): APRN 5013 , APRN 5014 .