NURS 126 - Child Nursing Summer

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

6 hours lecture, 18 hours lab/clinical per week for 4 weeks Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in NURS 101; a grade of "C" or higher in NURS 120; a grade of "C" or higher in NURS 122; a grade of "C" or higher in FAMRecommended Preparation: Basic computer skills. Comment: NURS 126 is offered in the summer only. NURS 126 may not be audited; NURS 126 may not be taken credit/no credit. Students must pass all math, theory, and clinical components in order to pass the course. NURS 126 focuses on the nursing theory and skills for the care of children from varied cultural backgrounds with medical and/or surgical disorders using the nursing process. Knowledge is applied in client care situations in acute pediatric care settings, including the administration of medication under the supervision of the faculty. Upon successful completion of NURS 126, the student should be able to: Apply knowledge and skills acquired from previous nursing and related courses in the care of the child. Assist health care practitioners with meeting the emotional and physical needs of the child and his or her family. Administer medications to a child safely. Provide safe, efficient nursing care for the child.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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