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(3 credits)
This course is designed to provide the pediatric advanced practice nursing student with specialized knowledge needed for the management of complex acute and chronic illnesses in children from birth to young adulthood. There is emphasis on evidence-based approaches to diagnose and treat complex and chronic illnesses in pediatric patients within the family and community systems. Students also integrate knowledge, theory, and clinical practice research from a variety of disciplines into age-appropriate assessment and treatment of children using culturally appropriate strategies for patient and family education.
Course Sequence Policy: Must be the second NRNP (didactic) course. Cannot be taken concurrently with any other NRNP (didactic) or PRAC (practicum) course, except for the corresponding PRAC (practicum) 6820 course.
Pre-requisites
- NRNP 6810