Overview
Description
Synthesis of the role of the Nurse Practitioner in management of pediatric clients with chronic illness in primary care.
Units
Lecture1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
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.
- provide comprehensive health education and health maintenance interventions to pediatric clients with chronic health problems.
- utilize knowledge and skills from previous courses to assess, diagnose and manage pediatric chronic illness 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.