Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents

Catalog description

This course examines theoretical and scientific knowledge necessary to care for culturally diverse children and adolescents. The physiologic pathology of selected diseases of children and adolescents, adaptation to stressors, and the dysfunction of systems will be discussed. This course also includes a clinical component that focuses on nursing strategies utilized to promote restoration of health during illness of children and adolescents. Critical thinking and the development of evidence-based practice will be emphasized. (3 hours class and 6 hours clinical per week.)