N 173LNURSING CARE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LAB

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Focuses on integration and application of the nursing process to care for neonates, infants, children and adolescents and their families. Providing family centered care, the application of nursing practice and professional standards, evidence based practice, safety and quality improvement, nursing informatics and effective collaboration with health care team members. Developmental assessment / approach, health promotion / illness prevention, assessment and management of acute and chronic illness, nutrition, pharmacology, growth and development, comfort/pain management, advocacy, diversity, and addressing family based needs needs are integrated. The behaviors and attitudes required of the professional nurse are ongoing themes.