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

[7 Credits]

Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I: System Management is the first pediatric acute care course in a series of three population-focused courses that builds on the scientific foundation of advanced practice nursing. This course includes didactic, simulated, and clinical learning experiences designed to facilitate the development of competence in the evidence-based evaluation and management of pediatric patients from infancy to 21 years 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. Clinical problems are analyzed and interpreted using an epidemiological approach to pediatric patient care management.