Acute Care of Children II Clinical

Graduate / Professional

This practicum, the second of two clinical courses, provides students with direct learning experiences in the coordination and delivery of advanced care from infancy through adolescence in a pediatric acute care setting. The clinical setting differs from the first-term experience. The focus of this course is on learning to assess, diagnose, and manage acute conditions and illnesses encountered in the pediatric acute care population. Under the guidance and supervision of the preceptor, the student develops advanced clinical skills, explores evidence-based research, and develops plans of care within the context of their patient’s culture and environment. Required of all pediatric nurse practitioner—acute care students in the final term. Twenty four hours per week in a clinical setting and seven hours of simulation/clinical conference/semester. Prerequisites: NURS 7912 and NURS 7914 . 8 Course cr HTBA