Pediatric Nursing (NUR 1420)

Term: 2014 Spring Semester

Faculty

Jayne E MahnkenShow MyInfo popup for Jayne E Mahnken

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Pam J JungeShow MyInfo popup for Pam J Junge

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Paula R ThompsonShow MyInfo popup for Paula R Thompson

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Instructor MAC Allied Health DepartmentShow MyInfo popup for Instructor MAC Allied Health Department

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Description

Prerequisite: Successful completion of all program in Practical Nursing first trimester courses, NUR1350, and sequential Practical Nursing program courses, with a minimum grade of C.
Designed to provide both classroom instruction and clinical experience to assist the student in identifying common disorders in children from infancy through adolescence and provide nursing care for hospitalized pediatric clients. Pathophysiology, pharmacotherapy, other medical treatment, psychosocial and cultural implications, and nursing care and teaching of the client and family are emphasized. Nursing measures to alleviate non-adaptive responses utilizing the nursing process, application of communication skills in the pediatric setting, and discussion of the special needs of hospitalized children and medication administration are included to provide a holistic approach to effective pediatric nursing care. Nursing measures to alleviate non-adaptive responses through utilization of the nursing process,