NURS 323 Practicum III Pediatrics

This course is an introduction to the field of pediatric nursing in the practice setting relating the theory to the skills necessary to care for children and adolescents during adaptive and maladaptive states students will have dedicated clinical experiences in community-based and pediatric settings. Students will also be exposed to clinical laboratory experiences including refinement of psychomotor skills and simulation activities related to pediatric nursing. The clinical course allows the application of nursing skills, knowledge, and critical thinking necessary for safe effective nursing care of pediatric populations.