Prerequisite: ADN 150 and ADN 154 both with a grade of "C" or better; ADN 150L with a "Pass"
Corequisite: ADN 156
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate placement
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on the application of the nursing process in caring for children. Emphasis is placed on normal growth and development patterns of the growing child and developmental, biological, interpersonal and intrapersonal stressors affecting children and their families. The pathophysiology of disease process that may occur during childhood and related medical and nursing interventions are discussed. The students will apply the theoretical concepts in the clinical setting. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students must be concurrently enrolled in both ADN 156 and ADN 156L, and pass both courses together. They cannot be taken individually for credit.