CNS6406

Child health crises (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Ms V Wilson

Offered:
Peninsula Second semester 2003 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: The impact of health crisis on the growing child and family. Dimensions of nursing care aimed at supporting basic needs, promoting comfort and fostering the growth and development of the unwell child in a context of family-centered care. Interventions supporting activity and exercise; elimination; nutrition; sleep and rest; hygiene; comfort; cognition and perception. Role relationships appropriate to the developmental level of the child and family situation. Therapeutic interaction skills.

Assessment: Essays: 50% + Case study: 50%

Contact Hours: 36 hours theory