Nursing Theory and Practice: Pediatrics

5 credits · Undergraduate

This course emphasizes the health of infants, children, and their families, with a focus on health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention and common health problems with particular attention to northern populations and First Nations. Information and clinical practice relating to acute and chronic conditions and medical/surgical interventions are included. Clinical experiences occur in acute pediatric and selected community settings, providing opportunities to apply pediatric nursing knowledge. Students must be registered in NURS 328-(1, 2) in order to participate in a Year 3 combined theory and practice course. Prerequisite(s): NURS 220-5 or permission of the Chair Preclusion(s): NURS 322-2.5