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    Mar 29, 2024  
2016-2017 Augusta University Graduate and Professional Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Augusta University Graduate and Professional Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NURS 6935 - PNP II: Management of Acute and Common Health Problems of Children from Birth through Adolescence



This course is designed to prepare Pediatric Nurse Practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, health maintenance and management of acute and common health problems of children from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is on the child within the framework of the family. Emphasis is on the description of the condition or disease, etiolgy 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: NURS7390 and NURS7430 and NURS7470 and NURS6970 and NURS6925

Credit Hours: 9
Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 6

Major Restrictions: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice

Fee Detail Code Description
Nursing Skills Lab NP
Fee Amount
250
Fee Type
FLAT


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