This course provides additional theoretical and clinical experience in the care of children and families. Learners will build on existing knowledge of caring for the infant to adolescent population by focusing on synthesis of knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable nurses to provide competent care to vulnerable children and families in transition. Learners will be provided opportunities to apply holistic assessment of growth and development from infancy to adolescence. Themes of culturally safe care and transition related to children will be built upon. A review of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of pediatric cardiovascular, neurological, endocrine, musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal body systems is included. Learners will build on previous pharmacological knowledge with additional knowledge specific to care of children such as pediatric dosages. The clinical experience will support the consolidation of learning.
Prerequisites
NURS 1399.
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What you will learn
- Philosophy of Pediatric Nursing Care
- Cultural safety in Pediatric Nursing Care
- Review Normal Growth and Development of Children
- Child's Experience of Hospitalization and Role of Nurse
- Strategies and Techniques for Pediatric Health Assessmen
- Ethical/legal Considerations for Pediatric Population
- Pediatric Pharmacology - Dosage Calculations
- Care of Child/family Living With Acute and Chronic Disease (Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Blood/Lymphatic, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, and Endocrine Systems)
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62029 |
May 28, 2026 to August 12, 2026 |
Lecture Clinical |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.