Nursing of children and young personsLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The student • Knows the normal growth and development of children. • Knows the special features of children and young people and can apply this knowledge to nursing. • Can apply knowledge about anatomy and physiology, applied pharmacology and medication to nursing children and young people. • Knows the most common diseases of children and young people to nursing. • Can take into account and support the family as part of nursing children and young people.

Content

• The normal growth and development of children and special characteristics of the child and of young nursing/principles • Children`s health today • Respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine disorders • Children and medication • Pain Management • Family-Centered Pediatric Nursing