NURS 7931 - PEDIATRIC ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER I: SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

[7 Credits]

Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I: System Management, the first in a series of four courses include didactic, simulated, and clinical experiences designed to build upon the scientific foundation of advanced practice nursing (APN). This course focuses on the application, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of evidenced-based knowledge and skills necessary for the collaborative management of pediatric patients from birth to young adulthood and their families experiencing complex cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, and endocrine illnesses with specialty or acute care settings. Practicum focuses on developing clinical competency in the role and scope of advanced pediatric nursing practice under the guidance of program faculty and direct supervision by approved preceptors.