Graduate Praticum I: Younger Years

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The focus of this course is on clinical practice with children, performing behavioral, developmental, functional, environmental and physical assessments. Emphasis is on the student's clinical judgment and decision-making during pediatric care and health supervision for children. Current best evidence for practice is applied in clinical encounters with children and families. The student develops an appreciation of the role of the advanced practice nurse in pediatric health care. Prerequisites: Matriculation for the Master of Science in Nursing Degree or acceptance for the Post-Master's Certificate. Basic Physical Assessment course completed within previous three years, NURS 6415 . Corequisite: NURS 7370 .