NURS 415 - Child Health Nursing

4 hours
Provides a theoretical and clinical practice foundation for nursing care of children and adolescents. An emphasis is placed on evidence- based practice and family-centered atraumatic nursing care for the child. Health and wellness as related to the developmental levels is explored. Students will apply the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in the care of both acute and chronically ill children and adolescents. Clinical reasoning is emphasized in this course as well as patient safety and quality improvement. Prerequisite(s): NURS 315, NURS 327, NURS 340, NURS 342, NURS 349, NURS 378, NURS 388, NURS 466. Corequisite(s): NURS 439. UG