This course focuses on Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) care for children and families from birth through late adolescence. Theoretical and clinical experiences will include epidemiological selection of most commonly encountered health problems, advanced health assessment, and therapeutic interventions using advanced nursing models. Focus is on maintaining health and preventing illness, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic disease, teaching/counseling, healing and monitoring, and ensuring quality of care.
Prerequisites
BIO 560, NSG 619, NSG 622