NSG 2326 - Nursing Care and the Pediatric Client

Institution:

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

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Description:

A didactic and clinical course. This course is designed to provide the learner with the knowledge and experience related to the nursing care of the pediatric client (birth through adolescence). Theories of development and content related to the various life stages of this age group within the context of the family will be considered. Content also includes the role of the associate degree nurse in caring for the pediatric client with common health problems along the wellness-illness continuum considering physiological, psychological, sociological, developmental, socioeconomic, and ethnic-cultural factors. The learner is required to utilize critical thinking skills when applying for the nursing process to the prioritization of care for the pediatric client. Selected clinical experiences are provided in a variety of clinical/community settings. Credit, six semester hours. ( Prerequisites: NSG 1113, NSG 1119, NSG 1219, EPY 2533. Corequisite: NSG 2316)

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colin.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 643-5101

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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