NUR 344 - Pediatric Nursing

This course focuses on the nursing care of children from birth through adolescence. Education of the child and family regarding health promotion, disease prevention and safety issues are addressed. The effects of acute and chronic illness and the impact of genetics/genomics on growth and development are studied in selected care settings. The nursing process, ethical principles, and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competences provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of children. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and implements professional and Benedictine values.

3 Semester Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): NUR 340; NUR 440
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Grade Type LT