NURS-636 Clinical Practicum: Primary Care of the Pediatric Population
This FNP clinical practicum experience focuses on the care of pediatric clients from birth through adolescence. Working with approved preceptors in designated clinical sites, students will complete culturally responsive age and developmentally appropriate focused and comprehensive health assessments, perform health screenings, immunizations and provide health education/risk reduction strategies for clients from birth through adolescence. Utilizing evidence based practice and clinical guidelines, students will focus on assessment, diagnosis, management and evaluation of common acute and stable chronic illness for pediatric clients in the primary care setting. Culturally responsive care for diverse, vulnerable and underserved populations is stressed. Students are required to function safely in the clinical setting and meet the identified clinical competencies for the pediatric population with a moderate amount of guidance.