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2023-2026 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NUR 5410 - Advanced Nursing Practice in Pediatrics

(4 Credits)

This course continues to expand the application of advanced practice nursing theories, research findings, skills, and interventions, including pharmacological management and diagnostic principles specific to the role of the Family Nurse Practitioner. The course focuses on developing advanced practice nursing skills in providing primary care services, requiring the student to demonstrate integration, synthesis, and application of assessment, diagnosis, and management of pediatric patients with acute and/or stable chronic health conditions. This course emphasizes collaborative partnerships with patients, families, and interprofessional teams. Cultural, ethical, and spiritual influences and evidenced-based practices, research, diversity, ethics, and legal issues are integrated into this course. Development of protocols and algorithms for intervention and management with emphasis on stressors affecting the child on the health-illness continuum is emphasized.
Modality: Hybrid, Twenty (20) academic hours, Thirty (30) simulation hours, Forty-six (46) clinical hours.
Pre-requisite(s): NUR 5050 , NUR 5220 , NUR 5030 , NUR 5040 , NUR 5400 , NUR 5200