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2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NUR 520 - Family Nurse Practitioner Management of Neonate to Adolescent


This course is one of four primary care courses in the Masters of Science in Nursing Rural Family Nurse Practitioner program. Pathophysiology is seen as a strong basic component throughout primary care. Emphasis is placed on understanding assessment, evaluation, and management of pediatric ambulatory episodic healthcare problems commonly encountered in rural practices. Prevention and health promotional concepts to promote optimal health for infants, children, adolescents, and their families are discussed. Incorporating evidence-based approaches to care of infants, children, and adolescents including pharmacological and nonpharmocological interventions, patient education, and lifestyle changes.

Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 503 and NUR 507. Permission.

Credits: 3