Pediatric Acute Care Practicum III

2.5 Credits.

his is the third clinical practicum course builds upon the clinical knowledge and foundational concepts developed. Students will engage in clinical immersive learning by applying the Nursing Process to demonstrate practice application in the care of pediatric patients with complex acute, critical and chronic health conditions. This course emphasizes attaining independent practice competency in Assessment skills, the Diagnostic process, Planning, and Implementation, and Evaluation of pediatric healthcare. This course contains a total of 200 clinical practicum hours. Course content includes the evolution of professional identity, emphasizing patient safety, culturally competent care of pediatric patients, interpersonal communication, and integration of both critical and reflective thinking of an advanced practice nursing provider.?? ?