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NUR 305<\/h4>

Pediatric Nursing<\/span>4.0 Credits<\/span><\/span><\/h5><\/div>

Prereq: Admittance to the BSN Program Traditional Track and successful completion of NUR 302<\/a>, NUR 303<\/a>, and NUR 304<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>

Not offered in Fall Semester 2026<\/span><\/h4><\/span><\/span>

Credit from this course applies to the following programs: Undergraduate<\/strong><\/p>

This course provides undergraduate nursing students with classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulation experiences to develop the skills necessary for providing holistic, evidence-based, and age-appropriate care to pediatric patients. Students will learn to assess and create individualized care plans, integrating developmental, physiological, and psychosocial factors. Students will apply their knowledge of pediatric growth and development to identify potential delays, and incorporate age-appropriate care strategies. The course focuses on effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams, as well as applying evidence-based practices for safe, high-quality care. Ethical, legal, and advocacy issues are addressed, along with the development of leadership and professional skills. By the end, students will be equipped to provide compassionate, developmentally appropriate care to pediatric patients while demonstrating critical thinking and clinical reasoning.<\/p>

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