This course covers the care of the child client and his family. Theories of growth and development in relation to the nursing care of the childrearing family, as well as the impact of illness and hospitalization on the family are explored. The nursing process is used in meeting the basic human needs of the child and family. Conditions commonly occurring in childhood and nursing interventions for these conditions are emphasized. A major focus of the course is health promotion for the child and family.
Opportunity is provided to care for the child and family in a variety of settings.
Satisfactory completion of all assignments. Satisfactory grade of 75 or above on all written assignments 4. Classroom and clinical attendance as per UTB and ADN policy. Satisfactory performance in clinical lab. Ball, Jane and Bindler, Ruth.