NRSE 5307 - Pediatric Primary Care III: Chronic Illness, Disability, & Complex Conditions

Lec. 2. Cr. 2.
The role of the advanced practice pediatric nurse in care of the child with chronic illness, disability, and complex conditions is explored. Pathophysiology, epidemiology, risk factors, screening and diagnostics, management and patient education around chronic illness, disability, and complex conditions is examined. The importance of continuity of care is emphasized.