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    Apr 20, 2024  
2012-2013 Georgia Regents University Graduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Georgia Regents University Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NURS 6945 - PNP III: Management of Chronic Health Problems of Children from Birth through Adolescence



This course is designed to prepare Pediatric Nurse Practitioners to identify potential and actual chronic health problems and to provide direct care, teaching, and management to children and families experiencing complex, life-long processes. Emphasis is on the child within the framework of the family. Emphasis is on the description of the condition or disease, etiology and incidence, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, management, complications, and preventive and patient education measures. Consideration is given to cultural and ethical issues that affect health care delivery and client adherence to the management plan. The role of the PNP regarding management, family involvement, health promotion and teaching, health maintenance, and continued collaboration with health professionals will be emphasized.

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

Prerequisites: NURS 7390, NURS 7430, NURS 6970, NURS 6925, 6935

Credit Hours: 8 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 5

Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP

Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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