Specialty Pediatric Acute Care Clinical

Graduate / Professional

This clinical practicum provides students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in a specialty practice area. Under the guidance and supervision of the preceptor, this direct learning experience provides students the ability to co-manage patients in these specialties. The student participates in (1) collecting comprehensive histories and conducting physical assessments, (2) reviewing laboratory data and other diagnostic findings, (3) forming assessments and plans, and (4) providing patient education. Required of all pediatric nurse practitioner acute care students in the first year. Eight hours per week in a clinical practice for fifteen weeks and one hour per week of clinical conference. Prerequisites: NURS 7430 . 3 Course cr HTBA