NURS 370 - Nursing Care of Children

4 Credits
This course synthesizes the role of the nurse in caring for the developing child and their family from birth through adolescence. It emphasizes the unique needs and conditions of the pediatric population, including ethical considerations. Theories and principles of growth and development are incorporated as they apply to the health continuum. Concepts addressed include health promotion and maintenance, end-of-life/palliative care, and restoration. Students will develop developmentally-appropriate therapeutic communication techniques and evidence-based interventions for the provision of safe, person-centered care for the pediatric population.

Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Component Corequisite(s): NURS 370, NURS 370L and NURS 370C The lecture, lab (L) and clinical (C) components of each NURS course must be successfully completed during the same semester. All component co-requisites must be repeated if a failing grade is received in any one of them.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 334, NURS 334L, NURS 334C, and PSYC 303
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Integrate interprofessional, evidence-based concepts to the care of pediatric client.
2. Analyze legal and ethical considerations pertaining to the care of pediatric clients and their families.
3. Establish priorities of care for diverse populations of children and families across the health continuum, inclusive of primary prevention, acute and chronic health conditions, and end-of-lifepalliative care.
4. Analyze key concepts of developmentally appropriate communication in family-centered care.
5. Examine the role of family, culture, and social dynamics relevant to the care of the pediatric client.
6. Examine principles of health promotion, growth and development, and safety as they apply to the nursing care of children in the context of their environment.