NUR 430 Nursing of Children and Families

4 Credits

This senior level course applies the nursing process to holistic care of children and their families. Acute and chronic illnesses encountered by children from infancy through adolescence are explored. Legal and ethical issues unique to care of children and their families are discussed.
Students integrate principles of advocacy, collaboration, coordination, and evidence-based practice to meet the complex needs of children and their families in the laboratory and clinical experiences.

Laboratory/Clinical Requirement(s): (This course includes 14 laboratory and 63 clinical hours.)

Prerequisite(s): NUR 306 , NUR 336 , NUR 340 , and NUR 360 .