NUR 212 - Nursing Care of Children

Class: 2 Lab: 6 Credits: 4
This course facilitates the application of the nursing process to assist in meeting the needs of children with acute and chronic health problems. Focus is on growth and development and anticipatory guidance.

Prerequisite(s): Take NUR 106, NUR 120, NUR 138, NUR 148, NUR 165 with a minimum grade of “B” (80%) required.

Corequisite(s): Take NUR 212 and NUR 224.

Course Topics:

Legal and Ethical Issues
Growth & Development ( Infant, Toddler, Preschooler, School- Age & Adolescent) child
Communication
Pediatric Assessment
Care of the Hospitalized Child
Chronic Conditions
Pain Management
Medication Administration
Loss & Bereavement
Fluid and Electrolyte
Genitourinary Alterations
Respiratory Alterations
Infectious Diseases
Cardiovascular Alterations
Endocrine Alterations
Hematological & Immunologic Alterations
Cellular Alterations
Integumentary Alterations
Sensory & Cognitive Alterations
Neurological Alterations
Musculoskeletal Alterations
Child Abuse & Neglect
Nursing Care of the High Risk Newborn
Hemolytic Disorders and Congenital Anomalies of the Newborn
Acquired Disorders of the Newborn

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

All Textbooks previously utilized in the nursing curriculum
ATI materials for the 3rd semester
SCC Student planner and Handbook- current academic year
Associate Degree in Nursing Student Handbook- current academic year

Grading System:
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify age/developmentally appropriate nursing care and interventions for the pediatric patient.
Compare and contrast the etiology, clinical manifestations, assessment strategies, medication and therapeutic management utilized in the nursing care of infants and children.
Identify and discuss the impact of legal and ethical obligations of the healthcare professional in relationship to the care of the pediatric patient.
Identify the significance of nursing responsibilities related to specific diagnostic testing for the hospitalized infant/child.
Demonstrate problem solving competency through identification of nursing interventions, rationales and teaching initiatives for the healthy or sick infant/pediatric patient.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2021-2022