NURS 254 - Nursing Care of the Pediatric Client

4 CR

Formerly NURS 231X.
This course focuses on the nurse’s role of health promotion in the pediatric patient and family emphasizing expected growth trends and overall assessment data. Differences in adult and pediatric nursing are highlighted to promote safety and minimize risk. Opportunities for reflective practice, clinical reasoning development, and collaborative teamwork are integrated into learning activities.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 252 with a grade of C or better, and NURS 253 with credit.

Course Outcomes

Differentiate between the adult and pediatric patient in applying the nursing process to promote safety
Provide pediatric-focused and family-centered care grounded in developmental theory
Execute the nursing process based on principles of pathophysiology, evidence-based practice, and individualized pediatric patient assessment
Examine the implications of the National League for Nursing (NLN) Core Competencies for individual professional growth.
Contribute constructively and assertively as a team member
Investigate a pediatric topic using scholarly inquiry and collaboratively present findings
Engage in clinical reasoning through exemplars

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