NURS 2070 - Care of the Pediatric Client

Institution:

Walters State Community College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

With continued emphasis on assessment, the focus of this course is on planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies to promote, maintain, and restore optimum health for pediatric clients from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds experiencing variations and alterations in life functions. The course revolves around nursing, nursing process, and pediatric clients experiencing variations or alterations in life functions: fluid/gas transport, elimination, nutrition/metabolism, genitourinary, sensory, activity, and protective. Health promotion, legal-ethical issues, therapeutic communication techniques, and management strategies specific to the care of the pediatric client are incorporated into the plan of care for pediatric clients. Pre-requisite: NURS 1050, 1051 Co-requisite: NURS 2071

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ws.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 585-2600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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