PRCM Courses:

PRCM 6541 - Primary Care of Adolescents and Children Practicum

(2 credits)

Nurse practitioner students in their specialty, will synthesize their knowledge from previous clinical courses and experiences related to the issues and trends in healthcare needs of adolescents and children including the diagnosis and management of various conditions. The focus of this course is on advanced nursing practice in the acute/chronic care environment of the adolescent and child patient. Students gain confidence in clinical experiences in a primary healthcare setting where they learn to plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic regimens for pediatric patients with common acute and chronic conditions.

Pre-requisites

• DRNP 6531 and PRCM 6531

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 practicum hours.