N 661-5

This final clinical course provides concentrated clinical experiences in the primary, acute, chronic, and critical care settings to prepare for entry level functioning in the dual role of the acute/primary care nurse practitioner. This course will assist the pediatric nurse practitioner student to assume responsibility for the direct management and health care in these areas specific to this dual advanced nurse clinician role. Through a learning contract developed with faculty, the student uses advanced knowledge and skills for assessment, diagnosis, and problem management with select client groups in collaboration with preceptors and other health care professionals in the primary, acute, chronic and critical care settings.