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  • NURS 560: Adv. Health Assessment: Pedi.

    2.00 Credits
    Simmons University

    This course introduces the student to the essential competencies necessary to provide primary health care to clients of diverse populations. The course addresses the history-taking process with an emphasis on communication strategies. Students engage in study that will assist them in understanding the developmental and cultural needs of clients as they relate to the delivery of primary health care. Theories and conceptual models from nursing and related disciplines are integrated. The cognitive processes underlying diagnostic and clinical decision-making are introduced. Common health issues encountered in primary care are presented in case studies where students implement the process of clinical decision-making. Prerequisites: NURS 404 and SHS 570; Corequisites: NURS 560A (2 credits)
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  • NURS 560A: Clinical Decision Make. I:peds

    1.00 Credits
    Simmons University

    This course builds upon the principles presented in SHS 570 and is taught concurrently with NURS 560. It includes two components, a clinical practicum and a clinical decision-making seminar. The clinical component consists of a health assessment workshop where advanced health assessment skills including interviewing and physical examination are refined and practiced. Students work with model patients to learn these skills. Nurse practitioner preceptors guide students in developing further expertise in conducting health assessments of children. Students utilize nursing process in formulating plans for a diverse group of parents and children. Conducted in a small group format, this seminar emphasizes the synthesis of clinical and theoretical information. Using a case-study format and drawing from the students clinical practical, information-gathering skills, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are analyzed. Corequisite: NURS 560 (1 credit)
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  • NURS 561: Primary Hlth Care Nrsng I- Ped

    3.00 Credits
    Simmons University

    This course provides the student with the clinical practice experience to develop the skills essential to the advanced practice role of nurse practitioner. Assessment and diagnosis of clients with episodic and chronic illnesses and the development of a management plan of care under the supervision of nurse practitioner faculty and preceptors are emphasized. The problem-based learning, case-study format of this course allows students to explore the issues relevant to the assessment, diagnosis, and management of clients with primary health care needs. Students develop clinical goals that guide their clinical decision-making. Evaluation of student progress is made routinely by student self-evaluation and feedback from faculty and nurse practitioner preceptors. Prerequisites: NURS 560 and NURS 560A (3 credits)
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  • NURS 562: Parent-Child Nurs II:Pediatric

    3.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Simmons University

    This course allows the student the opportunity to integrate the theoretical and clinical components of primary health care nursing for the pediatric/adolescent client and family at an advanced level. Concepts from Scholarly Inquiry, family systems theory, and developmental theory provide the conceptual framework. Emphasis is placed on the continued development of the skills and knowledge necessary for the assessment, diagnosis and management of common acute and chronic illnesses in these populations. Prerequisites: NURS 560 and NURS 560A (3 credits)
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  • NURS 562A: Clin Dec Mak Hc Nurse Pediatri

    3.00 Credits
    Simmons University

    This course builds upon the principles of primary health care nursing of the parent-child dyad presented in NURS 560 and NURS 562 and includes the two components of clinical practicum and clinical decision-making seminar. Students develop clinical goals and objectives which guide clinical experience and which direct self-evaluation of clinical achievements. Evaluation of student progress is made routinely by nurse practitioner preceptors and nursing faculty. Corequisite: NURS 562 (3 credits)
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  • NURS 564: Primary Care Nursing III:Peds

    3.00 Credits
    Simmons University

    This course offers students the opportunity to integrate the theoretical components of parent-child nursing at an advanced level. Content is used to identify, assess, and analyze health problems and evaluate the outcomes of interventions with specific target populations. Primary prevention continues to be emphasized. Client assessment and management continues through clinical experience with nurse practitioner preceptors and weekly faculty-student clinical conferences. Prerequisites: NURS 562 and NURS 562A (3 credits)
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  • NURS 564A: Clin Dec Mak III: Peds

    4.00 Credits
    Simmons University

    This course builds upon the principles of primary health care nursing of parents and children presented in NURS 560, NURS 561, NURS 562, and NURS 564 and includes the two components of clinical practicum and clinical decision-making seminar. Students will become increasingly independent in the delivery of health care services, and will consult with preceptors and other team members as appropriate. Faculty meets regularly with students and preceptors to evaluate student performance and successful attainment of course objectives. Written feedback on student clinical summaries and conferences facilitate this final component of the transition to the Masters-prepared nurse practitioner role. Corequisite: NURS 564 (4 credits)
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