NURSADN 5L Infancy through Young Adult Nursing

Units: 2.5
Corequisites: NURSADN 5.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
This laboratory course introduces concepts of caring for infant, child, adolescent and young adult populations through the Client Needs model, who experience a variety of health issues. Course content includes both normal developmental needs and also reviews disorders to all specific body systems. The musculoskeletal system is explored in relationship to young adults and maintenance of physiological integrity. Psychosocial needs of the pediatric population and families are presented. A community project in the area of infant, child adolescent and young adult health promotion will be completed. The student will apply the Nursing Process to develop practices that meet client needs. This course includes supervised clinical experiences in skills labs and health care facilities.