Overview
Description
Synthesis of the role of the Nurse Practitioner in management of pediatric clients with acute illness in primary care Introduces students to commonly occurring primary care conditions. Management focuses on diagnosis, prevention, intervention and evaluation.
Units
Lecture1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- provide the full spectrum of health care services to pediatric clients including; health promotion, disease prevention, health protection, anticipatory guidance, counseling, disease management.
- comprehensive health education and health maintenance interventions to pediatric clients with acute health problems. utilize knowledge and skills from previous courses to assess, diagnose and manage acute primary care issues across the life-span.
- utilize knowledge and skills from previous courses to assess, diagnose, and manage pediatric acute illnesses commonly occurring in the primary care setting. Identify appropriate referral mechanisms for clients.
- provide comprehensive health education to individuals, families, and communities.
- integrate selected NONPF competencies as they pertain to the role of the Nurse Practitioner.