This course guides the student toward a synthesis of content from nursing and related sciences, applying this knowledge to the role of the nurse practitioner in the primary care of pediatric patients. During this practicum experience, the student will care for children from birth through adolescence across a continuum from health promotion to the management of common health problems.
Prerequisites: MCN 401 Child/Family Health.
Outcomes: At the successful completion of this practicum, students will be able to: 1) Perform a complete physical, psychological and social health assessment incorporating principles of child development, health promotion and health maintenance; 2) Provide developmentally appropriate teaching, counseling, and anticipatory guidance; 3) Apply preventive interventions and risk reduction strategies for infants through adolescents, and their families; 4) Evaluate cultural, spiritual, ethical, legal, financial, and policy factors that influence care in the clinical environment through a social justice lens; 5) Implement evidence-based, developmentally supportive plans of care for pediatric patients and their families; 6) Modify management plans according to clinical responses and changes in condition; 7) Utilize technology to manage information, support decision-making, deliver care, and evaluate outcomes; 8) Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration and relationship building with patients, families, and interprofessional team members; 9) Analyze quality issues in the clinical setting, prioritizing patient safety and cost effectiveness.
Prerequisites: MCN 401 Child/Family Health.
Outcomes: At the successful completion of this practicum, students will be able to: 1) Perform a complete physical, psychological and social health assessment incorporating principles of child development, health promotion and health maintenance; 2) Provide developmentally appropriate teaching, counseling, and anticipatory guidance; 3) Apply preventive interventions and risk reduction strategies for infants through adolescents, and their families; 4) Evaluate cultural, spiritual, ethical, legal, financial, and policy factors that influence care in the clinical environment through a social justice lens; 5) Implement evidence-based, developmentally supportive plans of care for pediatric patients and their families; 6) Modify management plans according to clinical responses and changes in condition; 7) Utilize technology to manage information, support decision-making, deliver care, and evaluate outcomes; 8) Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration and relationship building with patients, families, and interprofessional team members; 9) Analyze quality issues in the clinical setting, prioritizing patient safety and cost effectiveness.