NUR 227 - Pediatric Health Nursing (4-5*)

Prerequisite: BIO 259, NUR 169, PSY 280 with grades of “C” or higher
fall, spring

Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Five hours of clinical/lab per week.

Focuses on children throughout the health and wellness continuum with emphasis placed on maintaining the dignity of the child and promotion of healthy growth and development. Integrates the concept of family-centered nursing through care of the child and family. Examination of pediatric clients with acute and chronic health alterations will guide students in the integration of the nursing process. Patient education will remain an expectation for the patient and the family to promote family-centered care. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and in a variety of pediatric health areas.

Note: *LPN’s may be eligible to register for 4.0 credit hours. See the Nursing Coordinator.