NUR 255/255C: Nursing Concepts of Children with Clinical

The role of the nurse in the care of the pediatric client and their family, from infancy through adolescence, in health and illness, is the focus of the classroom and clinical components of this course. Special attention is paid to growth and development and the related emotional needs of each stage. The nursing process is used as a framework for understanding the care required by these clients. Relevant family concepts, ethical and legal issues and cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values are considered. Critical thinking skills and the use of evidence-based practices are included.