CLINICAL SITE

Course:

NURS 641 Primary Health Care for children in the Family

Location:

7500 Hanover Park way, Ste 202

Greenbelt, MD
20770
Phone number: 301-318-7259

Name of preceptor: Dr. Anadu, Juliet, MD, Pediatrician

Clinical Hours required: 120 hours
Clinical Hours completed: 120 hours
Type of Experience: Experience gained from this course focused on assessing the
pediatric population and to provide care to support optimal health of children within the
context of their family, community, and environment as a whole. Identifying normal vs.
abnormal newborn assessment, diagnosing and managing common newborn illnesses,
address unique feeding issues related to the pediatric population such as lactation issues,
difficult/picky eaters etc. were discussed, understanding, demonstrating knowledge and
skills in providing well as well as sick child care, and prevention/management of common
pediatric acute illnesses and chronic conditions. This experience increased my knowledge
on the role of the pediatric /family nurse practitioner in managing and evaluating the care of
children in urban settings, including immunization schedule, child developmental land
marks, appropriate anticipatory guidance, injury prevention and common complaints.