NURS 155 - Pediatric Nursing Care

    Recent Professors
    Megan N. McWilliams, Mary J. Baracco, Allison P. Jimenez, Vanessa Curiel
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Completion of NURS-153 and NURS-154 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NURS 155
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Using concepts and skills previously introduced, this course focuses on the use of nursing process in the promotion of health and wellness in the pediatric client/ family as well as the pediatric patient with and without alterations in health. Emphasis is placed on health alterations specific to the pediatric client being cared for in the out-patient setting, acute alterations in the out-patient setting, and for chronic alterations. The hospitalized pediatric patient with acute health alterations in pediatrics will be incorporated in the acute medical surgical courses.
    Usually Held
    Mon Thu 8:00am–11:05am