NU 642 - Clinical Decision-Making for the PNP

This course is an examination of the processes applicable to clinical decision-making with pediatric patients. Models for clinical decision- making will be presented. An overview of key assessments and the clinical activity categories that impact clinical decision-making will be provided. Application of course concepts will be accomplished through engagement with acute and chronic clinical scenarios. The clinical experience is in the direct patient care setting with an emphasis on the pediatric patient population. Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/90/90 Prerequisites: NU 610 Advanced Health Assessment  and NU 621 Advanced Pathophysiology . Corequisites: NU 636 Advanced Pharmacology .