Designed to prepare students for clinical competence consistent with that of a beginner acute care pediatric nurse practitioner. Under the supervision of faculty and preceptors, students integrate advanced knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, current research and evidence, and diagnostic and psychomotor skills to create comprehensive management plans for children with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions. Nursing 394T and Nurse Professional 494T may not both be counted. For each semester hour of credit earned, four laboratory hours a week for one semester.