Pediatric Primary Care Advanced Practice Nursing III

6 credits

The final of three in the Pediatric Primary Care Advanced Practice Nursing series, this course focuses on theoretical, evidence-based, ethical, and cost-effective clinical approaches to the management of pediatric populations with complex medical, developmental, psychological, and social issues. Focus will be on the care of children and youth with special health care needs. Advanced clinical decision-making and increasing autonomy in practice are emphasized. Opportunities to demonstrate initiative and leadership in designing, implementing, and evaluating health management and health promotion initiatives are integrated throughout the course.