NU 307 - Child Health

5 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: NU 305, BI 304. This theory/clinical course focuses on the acquisition and application of nursing theory and critical thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, child/family centered nursing care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Provides care for diverse children and families in a variety of healthcare settings. The focus is on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. The theoretical content includes the professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse when interacting with children and families. (SU)