PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS

Course overview

This advanced level course and clinical reference is essential for any nurse caring for children and families, particularly pediatric and family nurse practitioners. Provides valuable information on history taking and well child visits, common medical conditions and medications frequently used in pediatrics. Course Objectives: * Identify components of an initial and interval health history. * Specify elements of a complete pediatric physical examination. * Describe key components of and parent teaching content for each well child visit. * Explain appropriate health promoting behaviors for each age group. * Recognize common childhood conditions affecting each body system. * Explore medications commonly used in pediatrics.