Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (PNP-PC) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 1. 4 Credit Hours

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This course provides the theoretical content for the BSN prepared nurse to acquire the competencies essential to practice nursing at the advanced practice level in the role of the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP). Case-based and self-directed learning strategies are used to promote student competency in health promotion, health protection, health assessment, and diagnosis and management of illness in the pediatric primary care setting. Additionally, this course emphasizes collaborative partnerships among patients, families, and other members of the health care team to ensure best outcomes for children, their families, and the community. Prerequisites: NURS 6338 , NURS 6302 , NURS 6210 , NURS 6110 .