3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B320 and NURS B326; Corequisite: NURS B356) The developmental, physiologic, cognitive, and health needs of children are presented. Children with acute and chronic health conditions, genetic abnormalities, and infectious diseases are studied with attention to how children respond to and adapt to disease and how disease prevention is addressed. Special attention is given to rapid and accurate assessment, availability of specialized health providers and equipment, and rapid transfer of pediatric patients during life-threatening emergencies.