Introduction to pediatric nursing; growth and basic concept & importance of
early childhood development, domains & influencing factors of development;
principles of care of sick children including infant , child and adolescent
focusing on family centered care; prevalence of acute and chronic conditions
& growth and development; child assessment; family assessment; child safety
promotion; acute and chronic illness in common nursing situations including
problems with malnutrition, congenital anomalies, convulsion, alterations in
respiratory, cardiovascular, gastro-intestinal, urinary system, hematologic and
lymphatic system, nervous system, endocrine and metabolic system, retarded
children; cerebral palsy, autism.Special Care of the newborn with congenital
anomalies & abnormal condition at birth, review Pathophysiology including
causes, sign-symptoms & treatment, health assessment, risk assessment,
supportive/ emergency & restorative care of newborn with family counseling.