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Holy Family
NURS 323 Nursing and Child Health
5 credits
Prerequisites: NURS 317, NURS 318, NURS 338
Corequisite: NURS 316, NURS 358
The physiological and psychological aspects in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health with infants, children, and their families is examined. Environmental influences on the child’s physical, social and psychological health and legal and ethical considerations in the care of children and their families are identified. Multidisciplinary relationships critical to the holistic, humanistic, and altruistic care of children and their families from multicultural backgrounds are discussed. Concurrent clinical experiences provide opportunities to integrate theory, research, and critical thinking skills.
