Family Health Nursing: Health of Children and Adolescents

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In this course, students will be introduced to the influence of family dynamics in the practice of primary health care of children and adolescents. The course will include the application of the principles of growth and development, disease prevention, health promotion, and management of common acute and chronic health problems in children and adolescents. Clinical application of strategies to optimize health seeking behaviors will be emphasized. Collaboration with other health care professionals to enhance patient care will be reinforced. Prereq: NUNP 429 .