Life Transitions IV: Pediatrics RNSG 2920

Pre-requisites

Generic: RNSG 1920, 1931, 1940, 1950

Bridge: RNSG 1931, 1960, 2910

Co-requisites

Generic: RNSG 2910, 2930

Bridge: RNSG 2930, 2941

This course is designed to prepare associate degree nursing students to provide nursing care to a variety of children and families during periods of transitions in health. Students will be challenged to integrate prior and new knowledge using therapeutic communication, critical thinking and clinical judgment to plan and provide nursing care to various ages and stages of the pediatric population. Incorporation of the dynamic interplay of culture, socioeconomic status, spiritual beliefs as well as psychological and physiological needs in the care of the individual within the context of the family will be expected. Reflection upon the legal and ethical issues affecting the family and collaboration with the family and other health team members in a variety of community settings will be part of the learning experience. The student will gain knowledge in the system of classification/prototypes of drugs according to body system.

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