PEDIATRICS – The Child Grows
 

Introduction to care of The Child

1.      Recognize at least four historical developments that have affected the care of children
2.      Identify factors that influence growth and development

Developmental Theories

1.      Explain normal physical development
2.      List and discuss the six stages of psycho-sexual development according to Sigmund Freud
3.      Describe Erickson’s theory of psycho-social development
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MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
 

History/Legal and Ethical Issues

1.      Outline the historical progress of mental health care
2.      Recognize current issues in the ethical and legal aspects of mental health nursing

Mental Health Aspects

1.      Define terms related to commitment and psychiatric holds
2.      Describe the mental health continuum
3.      Define characteristics of people who are mentally healthy and those who are mentally [...]

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Course Objectives
MATERNAL INFANT NURSING
 

Anatomy and Physiology  Female Reproductive System 

1.      Identify the various structures of the female reproductive system
2.      Identify the internal and external organs of the male reproductive system
3.      Explain the primary function of each structure and how it relates to reproduction
4.      Identify the phases of the menstrual cycle
5.      List the functions of hormones

Conception [...]

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