Nursing Intervention with Children and Adolescents

Catalog description

In depth study of the life process from infancy through adolescence, within the context of the family. Emphasis is given to the sequential growth and development of the child through adolescence and to the intervening environmental, physical, and psycholog ical factors significant in shaping the nature and direction of adapting behavior and in determining health and illness. Knowledge of prevalent pathological conditions of special relevance to this age group is included. The practical component of this cour se consists of the clinical study for children and adolescents. It includes performing the nursing process utilizing previous knowledge, applying, and testing nursing theories in the direct care of clients in hospitals, clinics, community agencies, and/or in the clients’ homes.