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    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NURS 8356 - PNP Practice II: for Post Graduate Certificate



This course provides the student with clinical experiences within the scope of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) centered on health promotion, health maintenance and management of acute and common health problems of children from birth to adolescence. 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, preventive and patient education measures. Discussion will include non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management of acute and common health problems including immunizations in support of health promotion and maintenance. Consideration is given to cultural and ethical issues that affect children, families, and health care delivery. 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: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

Prerequisites: NURS8321 >= B and NURS8355 >= B

Credit Hours: 3
Other Contact Hours: 3

Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS8324

College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract Campus Restrictions: Athens campus, Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Post Masters Certificate


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