NURS 2927 - Pediatric Nursing Concepts

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: NURS 1930 or NURS 1926 for LPNs, each with a grade of “C” or better, and ENGL 1102 with a “C” or better.
Corequisites: None.
Pre/Corequisites: None.
Requirements: None.

Description
Childrearing Family Concepts of Nursing (NURS 2927) is offered in the third semester of the nursing program. NURS 2927 focuses on the application of the nursing process in the promotion of health and the prevention/management of illness in the child-rearing family. Students will have the opportunity to utilize the nursing process in a variety of family and pediatric settings. Concepts introduced in prior nursing courses will be expanded and integrated with diverse populations. This course includes classroom, clinical practice, clinical lab simulations, some online experiences, and community experiences. Emphasis is placed on the promotion of health and management of illness and complications during childhood.