Nursing Care of Children and Families

Catalog description

This course builds on the content presented in all previous nursing courses. It includes the application of quality, safe, patient-centered, evidence-based nursing, centered on the Caritas philosophy when caring for diverse populations of children and families. It also includes application of content related to the legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse, critical thinking, the nursing process, quality improvement, communication, teamwork/collaboration, leadership, and professionalism to the care of children and their families. Students will apply knowledge and skills in a variety of clinical settings.