N 173 NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

1.5 Units 1.5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: N 161 and N 172 with lab with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite: N 173 Lab
Limitation: Official admission to the nursing program; Tb test negative; If Tb test positive must have negative chest x-ray and symptoms evaluation
Recommended Preparation: HSC 228 and N 245
Provides the theoretical basis for integration of the nursing process to care for neonates, infants, children and adolescents and their families. The focus is on providing family centered care, the application of nursing practice and professional standards, evidence based practice, safety and quality improvement, nursing informatics and effective collaboration with health care team members. Nutrition, medication/fluid administration, physiology, growth and development, comfort/pain management and advocacy are emphasized. The following concepts are integrated: diversity among US cultural groups, disease process and illness prevention, restorative care, end of life care, and the values and attitudes required of the professional registered nurse. Letter grade only
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