518b or c. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Nursing.2.6 credit hours. Utilizing a family-centered approach, this course provides clinical experience in identifying and assessing children’s physiological and developmental needs, and planning, implementing, and evaluating a plan of nursing care to meet the needs of a particular child and his/her family in health care settings. Students have opportunities to use principles of growth and development, knowledge of the child’s physical and emotional responses to illness, and principles of pediatric medicine and surgery in caring for children and their families. The student gains skill and knowledge in the nursing role and an appreciation for using research findings in practice. Collaboration with other health professionals is emphasized. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis only. Required for all students in the prespecialty year. C. Connolly.
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