NURS 231X - Pediatric Nursing Theory

4 CR

Focuses on the normal growth and development of the child from birth through adolescence. Students learn principles of care of the ill child focusing on adaptation and health maintenance.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to program.

Course Outcomes

Identify the pediatric nurse’s role in promoting health of children.
Describe the concept of family-centered care.
Understand the difference between mortality and morbidity in children.
Identify the psychosociocultural impact of mortality and morbidity in children.
Recognize the types of illnesses that occur in children are different from the adult.
Understand the terms and basic principles of growth and development.
Understand the developmental tasks of each group.
Identify physical, mental, psychological influences on growth and development.
Identify the physical, intellectual, and emotional needs of each age group.
Describe the role of play in growth and development of the child.
Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, pharmacological treatment and collaborative care of pediatric clients with various neurological disorders.
Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, pharmacological treatment and collaborative care of pediatric clients with various musculoskeletal disorders.
Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, pharmacological treatment and collaborative care of pediatric clients with various cardiovascular disorders.
Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, pharmacological treatment and collaborative care of pediatric clients with various respiratory disorders.
Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, pharmacological treatment and collaborative care of pediatric clients with genitourinary disorders.
Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, pharmacological treatment and collaborative care of pediatric clients with various gastrointestinal disorders.
Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, pharmacological treatment and collaborative care of pediatric clients with various hematological and immune disorders.

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