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2015-2016 College Catalog 
    
2015-2016 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NUR 23201 Family Centered Pediatrics

(3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: (2-3)
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The purpose of this course is to aid the student in applying the nursing process to the needs of children (infants through adolescence) and their families. Concepts are focused on the child’s growth and development in relation to health promotion, health maintenance and managing illness. Strong emphasis is placed on the knowledge of skills needed to provide safe quality care. Students will have multiple opportunities to relate theory to children and families during times of illness, recovery and health. Application of family-centered pediatrics nursing care will occur within the hospital and community settings in the complementary clinical course. Prerequisite: Admission to the Level 2 Nursing Program.