Pediatric Nursing

Catalog description

This course builds on the concepts of previous nursing courses with emphasis on utilizing the nursing process in dealing with children’s health. It provides an examination of the health and nursing management of the pediatric population. Students will explore the concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, and alterations in children’s health. Emphasis is on the assessment, planning, and management of the health care needs of children and families. Health promotion and wellness, risk issues, acute and chronic childhood health conditions, as well as the influence of illness on the family from a variety of culturally diverse settings and nursing in the community will be covered. Developmental stages across lifespan will be extensively covered in this course with emphasis on safety and preventative measures. Students will also gain competence in pediatric drug administration and pediatric dosage calculation.