NUR 355 Pediatric Nursing

Prequisite: NUR 350 and NUR 351 with C or better

This course is designed as a comprehensive examination of the historical, cultural, spiritual, ethical, legal developmental and psychosocial components of nursing care of pediatric populations within a healthcare setting. Clinical experience will allow for application of concepts and theories to support holistic care of pediatric clients and their families. Clinical experiences provide the student with the opportunities to care for clients/families in congruence with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's (AACN's) Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice. This course includes four hours of theory/classroom experience each week and 84 hours of clinical experience per term. Appropriate standardized exam is required. NOTE: Taken Spring Term of junior year. Course Fee: $50.

Credits

1 Course Credit