Common and Acute Health Problems of Pediatric Patients

6 Units

This course will introduce common and acute health problems occurring in infancy through young adulthood using biological, psychological, social, cultural, and family-centered approaches. Pathophysiology, advanced assessment, and diagnostic reasoning for acute and common problems in pediatric patients will be emphasized. Strategies to improve health outcomes will be discussed. Prereq: NURS 453 , NURS 459 and NUNP 401 . Prereq or Coreq: NURS 430 and NUNP 410 .