Nursing Care Of Children And Families

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Two hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): NRS 312 and NRS 313 Corequisite(s): NRS 323 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. Focuses on using evidence-informed practice in the provision of safe and equitable care to children and adolescents with normal health needs, high-risk conditions, common acute illnesses, including family well-being.