Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Primary Care Diagnosis And Management: Concepts And Theory 2. 4 Credit Hours

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The focus of this course is refinement of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioners role in health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and management in primary health care practice with diverse population from birth through adolescent. Using problem-based and self-direct learning strategies, disorders of the remaining physiologic system are examined. Emphasis is placed on differentiating signs and symptoms to formulate possible diagnosis and determining the effect of the illness on the family. In addition, practitioner role as a collaborative member of the interprofessional team will be evaluated. Clock hours: 60 hours. Prerequisites: NURS 5339 , NURS 5306 , NURS 5307 , NURS 5356 , NURS 6315 , NURS 6250 , NURS 5338 , NURS 6302 , NURS 6110 , NURS 6210 , NURS 6312 and NURS 6423 .