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NURS 3500 Nursing of Children

3 hours

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This course focuses on nursing care of the child from infancy through adolescence including dynamics of the family unit. Content includes care of the well child, the child with special needs, and the child with acute and chronic health care needs. The course emphasizes health promotion and maintenance including age appropriate safety measures for the pediatric patient. Clinical experiences will include the care of the pediatric patient in the acute and community settings. Course is over 8-week period, and includes two hours theory and one clinical hour.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 2110 Pharmacology II, NURS 2180 Health Assessment for Pre-Licensure Students, and NURS 2350 Medical Surgical II.