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Pediatric Nursing

100 hrs
PNC 106

Course Description

This course introduces the role of the nurse in meeting the individual needs of the child from infancy through adolescence in health and illness, Beginning assessment and use of the nursing process, adaptation process, basic growth and development, pathophysiology, nutrition, and relevant emotional, cultural and family concepts are integrated throughout. Students are expected to utilize critical thinking, the nursing process. adaptation process, nursing skills in addition to management skills as they matriculate through each course. He or she is also expected to demonstrate professional growth and to function within the provisions of the Illinois Nursing Act of 2000.

Pre-requisites

Successful completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of “C”.

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Basic Nursing I and II
• Pharmacology and Medication Administration
• Geriatric Nursing