NURSING 215 — Pediatric Nursing
This course focuses on the clinical area of the childrearing family. In relation to the childrearing family an integrative, family-centered approach is promoted in the care of children. Emphasis is placed on normal growth and development, family dynamics, common pediatric disorders and the promotion of healthy behaviors in patients. Emphasis is placed on collaborating with the inter-professional healthcare team to retain functional ability within home and residential settings. More complex health assessment and nursing skills continue to be presented and students practice and demonstrate these skills in the laboratory and clinical settings. Clinical experience provides the student with opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe, quality, evidence-based patient care in clinical settings. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed from the State of Illinois as stated in the Nurse Practice Act, IL 1300.340. Approval of Programs sub section F Curriculum and instruction. Writing assignments as appropriate to the discipline are a part of this course.