NUR 3425 - Child Health Nursing

Credits: 6

This course contains theory, simulation, and clinical components while focusing on nursing care of children and their families. Family dynamics, developmental stages, health assessment, effective communication, health promotion, risk reduction, and disease management specific to children are emphasized. Explores developmental stages from birth through adolescence as defined by the developmental stages of Erikson and Piaget. A Biblical worldview of traditional family values is a focus for students as they care for children and their families. Includes didactic, skills/simulation lab, and clinical instruction. Prerequisites: NUR 2000, NUR 3120, NUR 3130, NUR 3110, NUR 3315. Co-Requisites: NUR 3410, NUR 4420. (Letter grade; 6 semester hours) A grade of C+ or better must be earned in this course to apply toward the Nursing Major.

Prerequisite(s): NUR 2000, NUR 3120, NUR 3130, NUR 3110, NUR 3315

Co-Requisites: NUR 3410, NUR 4420

Undergraduate