<p>Lecture, three hours. Requisites: courses 238A, 238B, 237A, 437A. Corequisite: course 437B. Second course in two-course sequence for acute care pediatric nurse practitioner student. Focus on pathophysiology of specific disease processes, pharmacologic knowledge, clinical decision-making, and treatment modalities in managing complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. Cultural sensitivity, child development, family support, ethical issues, and palliative care/end of life care integrated into select acute/chronic conditions. Lectures and other learning activities demonstrate application and evaluation of evidence-based research and clinical guidelines in pediatric population. Letter grading.</p>

Nursing

One of the top rated schools of nursing in the country, the school prepares the next generation of nurses, scholars, and researchers to serve and lead.

School of Nursing

The school prepares the next generation of nurses, scholars, and researchers to serve and lead in the field.

General Catalog

Assessment and Management in Pediatric Acute Care II

NURSING237B

3 units