INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS

NURSING 431

Foundational knowledge needed to provide equitable, evidence-based nursing care for diverse children and their families. For each developmental level, holistically integrate health promotion, illness and injury prevention, health education, and anticipatory guidance and examines potential disparities, as key components of the nursing role. Emphasis on the application of the nursing process, the clinical judgment model, and related core competencies associated with understanding the pathophysiology of altered health patterns affecting children and the related management of nursing care.

NURSING 741

Analyzes selected family and child development theories and research that inform advanced practice nursing. Applies these concepts to assess child and family needs, enhance the parent-child relationship, and develop family-centered, culturally responsive interventions in health and illness.

NURSING 434

Builds on health and illness concepts by focusing on individuals, families, and communities recognizing their unique attributes. Concepts included: acid-base balance, cellular regulation, intracranial regulation, genomics, sexuality and reproduction, and an introduction to the organization of the community/public health system. Other core nursing concepts are revisited as they apply to the community as client or in complex care situations. The nursing process frames learning activities that foster understanding the nursing role in providing evidence-based care to individuals, families across the lifespan, and to communities experiencing related health and illness concerns in collaboration with an interprofessional team.

NURSING/PHMPRAC 674

Addresses the team-based and patient-centered care of persons with mental health conditions. A special focus will be put on the management of psychotropic medication regimens. A combination of lecture, discussion, and small group work will be utilized.

PEDIAT 942

Under direct supervision by faculty, participate in medical co-management and care coordination for children with medical complexity. Multifaceted approach to learning about children with medical complexity, with focus on history and exam skills during scheduled maintenance and acute care visits. Pediatric ethics, organizing and maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records, documentation skills.