HNUR 2043 Care of Children and Adolescents

(2-0-2) 2 Credits UN

This course presents essential information related to growth and development of infants, toddlers, preschool through school age and adolescents, and those diseases common but not exclusive to the particular age groups. Included is a review of anatomy and physiology, and therapeutic/modified diets. Pharmacological interventions/commonly used medications for each body system and age group are discussed at length. Utilizing a nursing process approach, the student will perform applicable practical nursing clinical skills to pediatric clients in appropriate clinical sites under the supervision and at the discretion of practical nursing faculty. This course includes a 30-hour clinical component.
Pre-requisite(s): SFSE 1002, HNUR 1300, HNUR 1313, HNUR 1321, HNUR 1361, HNUR 1270, and HNUR 2413 Concurrency: None Co-requisite(s): None

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