PNSG 1640 Pediatric Nursing

Focuses on health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the child as a whole, and
deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing
assessments, using critical thinking, and providing client education. Topics include health management and maintenance
and prevention of illness, care of the child as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health in the pediatric
client; client, care, treatments, pharmacology, and diet therapy of the pediatric client; growth and development; functions
of the human body, terminology associated with healthcare, and standard precautions. After this pediatric course,
students will have completed a minimum of 45 (2250/50) lecture/lab contact hours and 25 (1500/60) clock hours of
pediatric-related clinical experience.