NPT 212 - Pediatric Nursing Practicum

Institution:

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

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Description:

Prerequisites: AHS 1011, AHS 102, AHS 103, AHS 104, AHS 109, NPT 112, NPT 113, NSG 110, NSG 112, NSG 113 with a minimum grade of "C" in each course Corequisites: NPT 213, NPT 215, NSG 212, NSG 213, NSG 215 Focuses on health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, and providing client education. Topics include health management and maintenance, prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole and deviation from the normal state of health in the pediatric client; client care, treatments, pharmacology, medication administration, and diet therapy of the pediatric client, growth and development; and standard precautions.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gptc.edu

Phone Number:

(404) 297-9522

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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