This course applies the nursing process to the care of well, acutely, and chronically ill children and their families within the context of their environment. Emphasis is on anatomical, physiological, and developmental differences among neonates, infants, children, and adolescents that influence care. Theory, research, evidence-based practice, and critical thinking are foundations. (3 credits).Â
Students meet the University of Lynchburg Goals for Education by achieving the course
objectives. The course objectives are derived from the Nursing Program Goals (PG)
and the AACN BSN Essentials (Essential).
1. Use nursing research, evidence-based practice, and growth and development
concepts regarding children to promote and improve health care results (PG 1 & 2)
a. PG and Essential Met: PG 1 & 2 and Essential I & III *
2. Examine assessment, growth and development, and illnesses associated with children and provide safe, family-centered, culturally competent nursing care
a. PG and Essential Met: PG 2, 3, 6, & 8 and Essentials II, VII & IX*
3. Learn to implement care and make appropriate nursing practice decisions using
research and evidence-based practice in selected clinical situations for children of
all ages and their families
a. PG and Essential Met: PG 1 & 6 and Essentials II, IV, VI, and IX *
4. Use nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to provide culturally
sensitive nursing care to promote optimum health responses in children and
patient/family education
a. PG and Essential Met: PG 1, 2, 6, 7, & 8 and Essentials II, V, VI, VII,
VIII, and IX *