NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN

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Focus is on the development of competencies for safe and effective nursing care of children. Emphasis is placed on the nurse's role in health assessment, health promotion, and promotion of adaptive processes for the child. Key concepts for social, cultural, economic, political, and ethical factors that affect health promotion, disease prevention, alterations in health and risk reduction for children are examined. Growth and development theories are contrasted and discussed in relation to assessment and care planning. Concurrent course is NURS 430 C where students will participate in a variety of clinical experiences managing care for children and their families. Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Program , NURS 200, NURS 215, NURS 310, NURS 315, NURS 330, NURS 335, NURS 340, NURS 350, NURS 410, NURS 420, NURS 440.