NURS 778 Children and Adolescents with Special Needs
Formerly NURS 779; Seminar - (15 hours/semester; Clinical - 45 hours/semester) This is a required clinical course for students enrolled in the pediatric/school nurse practitioner programs. It is open to other interested advanced practice nursing students with permission of the faculty. This course will focus on the assessment and management of complex and chronic health problems of children and adolescents with special needs. Cultural issues affecting chronic illness are examined and a family and community framework is utilized. The roles of advanced practice nurses working with this population are explored. Department consent required.