Pediatric Practical Nursing

Catalog description

This course deals with children from infancy through adolescence. Content focuses on the normal growth and development, common childhood illnesses and/or abnormalities for each major age group. It includes the impact of hospitalization on the child and family, and preventative care education. The nursing process is utilized to determine interventions in the care of the child and family. Concepts from nutrition and pharmacology are integrated. Course delivered in 8-week module (4 hours of lecture and 2 hour of lab per week)