NUR 446 – Care of the Pediatric Population (3) at Utica University is a three-credit undergraduate course that introduces students to the principles and practices of pediatric nursing.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The growth and development of children and adolescents
- Common health conditions in children and adolescents
- The assessment and management of common pediatric health problems
- The nursing care of children and adolescents across the lifespan
- The psychosocial and cultural aspects of pediatric nursing
Students in NUR 446 will develop the knowledge and skills they need to provide safe and compassionate care to children and adolescents. They will also learn how to collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families to support the needs of their patients.
Prerequisites: NUR 321 – Foundations for Nursing Care and NUR 326 – Health Assessment
Recommended text: Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children and Their Families, by Wong, Perry, Hockenberry, and Wilson, 10th edition, Elsevier
