Nursing Care of the Pediatric Population

1 credits · School of Nursing

This clinical experience course engages learners in integration of new and existing knowledge and evidence, skills, attitudes, and professional behaviors in the application of the nursing process and clinical judgment to clinical situations with diverse children from newborn through adolescence and their families. Concepts of wellness, inclusivity, family integrity, patient teaching, and patient advocacy are used as a foundation for person-centered care. Emphasis will be placed on application and adaptation of foundational competencies and integration of advanced skills as required for the provision of safe, ethical, person-centered care. Learners will use principles of leadership, communication, and teamwork as members of the interprofessional healthcare team. Prerequisites: 5702, 5703, 5704, 5705. Corequisites: 5802, 5806, 8222 and 8224. [1]