2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 09, 2025  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NURS 639 - Pediatric/Family Health Care Practicum II


Credits: 3
The nurse practitioner practicum experience provides the student with an opportunity to assume responsibility for the primary health care services of individuals and families under the supervision of an established nurse practitioner and/or physician preceptor. The student is expected to assume increasing responsibility for planning and implementing therapeutic processes and for documenting and evaluating outcomes of care. The role of the FNP in health problem management, family involvement, health promotion and teaching, health maintenance, and continued collaboration with health professionals are emphasized. The practicum requires 265 clinical practice hours.