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. 

Course Sequence Policy: May be the second or third PRCM (practicum) course. May be taken concurrently only with 6552 if edibility criteria is met as outlined in the Practicum Manual for Double Practicum Policy.

Pre-requisites

• DRNP 6531
• DRNP 6541 (may be concurrent)  
• PRCM 6531