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Dec 04, 2024
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2009-2011 Graduate Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: CONTENT MAY NOT BE CURRENT. USE THE DROP DOWN ABOVE TO ACCESS THE CURRENT CATALOG.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate
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The role of the Nurse Practitioner is that of direct care provider. Nurse practitioners may be educated in a variety of specialties, but the programs offered at UNLV are those of Family Nurse Practitioner and the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Currently the Geriatric Nurse Practitioner pathway is not offered. However, a post-master’s certificate will potentially be offered in fall, 2006 if there are a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
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NP’s practice in clinics, long term care facilities, hospitals, physician offices, managed care corporations, and private industries. Practitioners perform health histories and physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose and manage acute and chronic diseases, prescribe medication and treatments, provide patient and family counseling and education regarding lifestyle behaviors and self-care skills, and participate in research projects as well as integrate research findings into practice.
The NP blends some aspects of medicine with Nursing, using a Nursing perspective. When required by state law, as it is in Nevada, NP’s have collaborative relationships with physicians. Credentialing examinations, designed by specialty areas, are available and required prior to practice in most states.
A. Core courses completed by ALL practitioner students
B. Clinical Pathway
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