Description
This course focuses on the principles of the
nursing care of children within their families
and the community. It includes concepts and
theories relevant to the health promotion,
maintenance and restoration needs of children
and families. Selected advanced therapeutic
nursing interventions are utilized to meet the
psychosocial and physiological needs of children
and their families. The impact
of developmental variables from infancy
through adolescence is integrated throughout
the course. The roles of advanced caregiver,
leader, collaborator and change agent are utilized
in applying theory to clinical practice in a
variety of settings. Prerequisites: NR 317, 318,
319, 320;
concurrent enrollment in senior clinical
course(s) as advised; completion of all preceding
requirements.