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    Apr 19, 2024  
2018-2019 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Augusta University 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.

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

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: NURS7390 and NURS7430 and NURS7470 and NURS6970 and NURS6925
Repeat Status: No
Major Restrictions: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice
Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic
Fee Detail Code Description
FACN
Fee Amount
250
Fee Type
FLAT


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