NUR 745 - Primary Health Care of Children - Theory.

NUR 740, concurrent election of NUR 746. (3).

Acute and chronic health problems and wellness in pediatric patients; emphasis on differential diagnosis and clinical decision-making and evidence-based best practices related to health promotion and diagnosis and management of disease and illness of the pediatric patient. Variety of teaching and learning strategies used to promote critical thinking and synthesis of knowledge in assessment and management of pediatric patients in a primary care setting. Emphasis on care sensitive to the cultural and developmental needs of the pediatric population.