NUR 212 - Nursing Care of Children

Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 6 Credits: 4

Description: 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): NUR 141, NUR 148, and NUR 165.

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 website

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:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

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 Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

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

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2024-2025