Nursing Care Of Children And Families

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Two hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): NRS 200 , NRS 201 , NRS 303 , NRS 304 and NRS 306 Corequisite(s): NRS 233 Description: This course provides an integrative, patient centered family approach to the care of children from infancy through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on normal growth and development, family dynamics, common pediatric disorders, and the promotion of healthy behaviors in patients and families, with the application of the nursing process and Neuman Systems Model. Focuses on children and adolescents with normal health needs, high risk conditions, common acute illnesses, including family well-being using evidence based practice.