NU 341 - Pediatric Nursing

This course focuses on development of students’ ability to utilize the nursing process to maintain optimum wellness in the child. Emphasis is placed on caring for the child in the context of the family. Principles of growth and development, health promotion, child advocacy and communication are integrated throughout the course. A holistic framework is used to critically examine the biological, psychological socio-cultural, developmental and spiritual variables, which influence the child and family’s response to alterations in health status. Clinical practice takes place in hospitals and community settings such as schools, clinics, and home settings.

Four credits.

Prerequisite(s): This course requires successful completion of the nursing courses preceding it up to and including NU 236.