92239 Foundations of Children's Nursing

8cp; 10 weeks, 5hpw theoretical hours, 40 clinical hours
Requisite(s): Any two of the following: 92191-Adult Nursing: Cardiovascular, 92192-Adult Nursing: Respiratory, 92194-Adult Nursing: Renal and Reproductive, 92195-Adult Nursing: GIT and Orthopaedic OR 92262 Adult Nursing: Surgical
Undergraduate

This subject extends students' specific knowledge and skills in order to attain beginning paediatric nursing practice. Students apply their knowledge of growth and development, children's health and health breakdown, child and family processes to the care of infants, children, adolescents and their families. The principles of paediatric nursing across a range of health breakdown conditions and health care settings are addressed.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Autumn semester, Kuring-gai campus
Spring semester, Kuring-gai campus

Note(s)

This subject was formerly called Foundations of Paediatric Nursing.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $679.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,888.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.167

Access conditions

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