HNUR 2163 Pediatric Nursing
This course presents essential information related to growth and development of infants, toddlers, preschool through school age and adolescents, and those diseases common but not exclusive to the particular age groups. Included is a review of anatomy and physiology, and therapeutic/modified diets. Pharmacological interventions/commonly used medications for each body system and age group are discussed at length. Utilizing a nursing process approach, the student will perform applicable practical nursing clinical skills to pediatric clients in appropriate clinical sites under the supervision and at the discretion of practical nursing faculty. Assigned course prep hours includes, but not limited to, assigned reading and research, written assignments, skills practice, nursing care plans/concepts maps, drug cards, ATI tutorials and modules. This course includes a 30-hour clinical component. (1/1/2)
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