NUR 524 - Family Nurse Practitioner Management of Neonate to Adolescent-Clinical

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 clinical application of 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 executed. Utilization of evidence-based approaches to care of infants, children, and adolescents including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, patient education, and lifestyle changes are executed in the clinical setting.

Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 503 and NUR 507 and permission

150 clinical hours

Credits: 2