NURS 408 - Pediatric Nursing

3 Credit(s)

This course will provide a family-centered approach to professional nursing practice of children from birth through adolescence across the health continuum. The impact of psychosocial and cultural values and practices are explored. Legal and ethical accountability are integrated throughout the course. The learner will develop specific cognitive and psychomotor competencies which will be demonstrated in an effective performance in both a skills/simulation lab and clinical area. Students must be enrolled in the ASU four-year baccalaureate nursing program and successfully complete all previous level courses.