NRS 233 - Nursing Care Of Children & Fam

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Description

Hours: Six hours laboratory per week Prerequisite: NRS 200, NRS 201, NRS 303, NRS 304, and NRS 306 Corequisite: NRS 232 Description: This course provides an integrative, family-centered approach to the care of children from infancy through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on normal growth and development, family dynamics, common pediatric disorders, and the promotion of healthy behaviors in patients and families, with the application of the nursing process and Neuman Systems Model. Focuses on children and adolescents with normal health needs, high risk conditions, common acute illnesses, including family well-being. Lab practicum and clinical experiences provide the student with an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe patient-centered care to children and families (simulated and real situations).

Units: 2.00
Grading: Credit / No Credit