Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures for the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

1-2 credits · School of Nursing

This course introduces rationale, protocols and techniques of advanced diagnostic and procedural skills used in the pediatric acute care population. Basic radiology and ultrasound are common adjuncts to advanced procedures and are introduced in this course. Development assessment and screening tools will be introduced and utilized. Knowledge and skills gained in this course will serve as a foundation for clinical practicum and preceptorship experiences as students diagnose and manage health problems within the pediatric acute care population. [1-2]