PN 2112 - Nursing of Children

Credits: 2
This course introduces the principles of caring for the child from infancy through adolescence. The definition, methods of determining diagnosis, signs and symptoms, medical and surgical treatment, and nursing care are covered according to pediatric-related illnesses. The concepts in Basic Nursing, Pharmacology, and Nutrition are integrated as related to the nursing care of children. Lecture 2 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): PN 2002, PN 2003, PN 2004 Corequisite(s): PN 2013, PN 2014