0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; Successful completion of NRSG-120, NRSG-121 and NRSG-130 with a 2.0 or higher grade; Successful completion of BIOL-101 or BIOL-156 with a 3.0 or higher grade. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. This course will provide a general overview of fundamental pediatric concepts with a focus on providing safe and age-appropriate nursing care to children and their families. Content will include growth and development of children from infancy through adolescence health promotion and illness prevention strategies and provision of care to children with common acute and chronic health problems. The clinical component of this course will take place in in-patient and out-patient pediatric settings. Course
Prerequisites: ELAP-120, ACRD-090, ACRD-091, ACRD-092, NRSG-120, NRSG-121, NRSG-130, BIOL-101, BIOL-156