2024-2025 Graduate University Catalog 
    
    Nov 02, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate University Catalog
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NU 724 - FNP Pediatrics Management (DNP/FNP Specialty)


Credit(s): 3
This course introduces the FNP student to principles for assessment, diagnosis and management of selected uncomplicated common acute and chronic health issues of child and adolescent populations, as well as well childcare. The course will emphasize the holistic nature of care provided by the nurse practitioner with particular attention to prevention, health promotion, growth and developmental assessments, anticipatory guidance, expected psychosocial lifespan changes, and life transitions. NP students will continue to enhance their level of critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills and apply skills in pediatric assessment, diagnosis, development of health care management plans, and appropriate referrals for this population. Additional topics to include discussion of selection and interpretation of diagnostic tests, select outpatient procedures, and rational prescribing.



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