Advanced Health Assessment Applications for the Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

1 credits · School of Nursing

This course builds on knowledge of advanced health assessment with focus on clients commonly seen in the pediatric practice setting. Techniques, including communication skills, used to assess the health status of children and adolescents are enhanced and refined. Diverse clinical experiences are used to develop proficiency in history taking and health assessment techniques with children and adolescents within the context of family centered care. Synthesizing a systematic and organized health assessment, differential diagnosis and interventions that are sensitive to growth and developmental needs. [1]