NURS 2346 - Childhood Nursing A

2.00 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing program, NURS 2255 with grade C or better, and NURS 2265.

Corequisite: NURS 2375

(replaces NURS‑2345)

This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally‑diverse, patient‑ centered nursing care for children experiencing problems related to fluid and electrolyte imbalances, impaired immune responses, and alterations in the respiratory, genitourinary, integumentary, and gastrointestinal systems. It emphasizes using evidence‑based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for pediatric patients and their families. In addition, the course covers growth and development of toddler, preschool, and school‑aged children.

(8 contact hrs per week for 4 weeks)

Center Campus.

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