RNUR 2124 - Pediatric Nursing Care

Institution:

Arkansas State University-Three Rivers (formerly College of the Ouachitas)

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Description:

This course provides lecture content for the age group involving the newborn through adolescence. The student will be provided a longitudinal view of the child as an individual on a continuum of developmental changes and as a member of a family unit. There will be discussion of social, cultural, and religious influences on child development and health promotion. Students will receive instruction on pediatric assessment, including interviewing skills, physical and behavioral observations, developmental levels, and preventive health care guidelines. Instruction will also include care of the child with cognitive and sensory impairment, chronic illness, serious body system diseases, and pain. Care of the hospitalized child, including pediatric clinical procedures, and home care guidelines are incorporated into the content. Prerequisite: Admission to the OTC LPN to RN program Co-requisite: RNUR 2114, RNUR 2111, RNUR 2133

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.asutr.edu/

Phone Number:

(501) 337-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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