NUR 5660 PNP: Practicum in Primary Care I
(formerly NUR 566, NUR 587)
Under the preceptorship of a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or a Pediatrician, the student provides primary care to pediatric clients utilizing appropriate assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Emphasis is placed on the role of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care in health promotion, health maintenance, anticipatory guidance and disease prevention in primary health care settings. Assessment and management of children with common acute and chronic diseases will be emphasized. Clinical practice activities are designed to develop advanced level direct care competencies. (Pass/Fail Practicum). Seminar and 155 clinical hours/semester.
Distribution
Nursing