Catalog 2015-2016

NUR 2310C Pediatric Nursing with Lab

This course studies the child from infancy through adolescence, giving the student an understanding of normal growth and development and the childrearing process. The course emphasizes the child as a human being, an individual, holistic in nature, like all other persons on earth, yet different.

Emphasis is on the nursing process as a means of assessing the needs of the child in health and in pathophysiological situations, which may occur. Attention is given to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for the child and his family.

Selected clinical experiences in local health facilities are provided.

Lab fee $39. Insurance fee $22. Test fee $16.

5 credits

Prerequisites

BSC 2093, BSC 2093L, BSC 2094, BSC 2094L, DEP 2004, MCB 2010, MCB 2010L, NUR 1020C, NUR 2520C, NUR 2420C, NUR 2264C, NUR 2217C, NUR 1142 with a grade of "C" or better.