Definition: Pediatric Nursing is a dedicated postgraduate branch of nursing field whose graduates are skilled with the focus on providing comprehensive clinical nursing care from primary prevention to rehabilitation, in health and illness, to the child's and consequently to the family and the community, will be able to identify the biological, psychological, social, and cultural needs of the client in the field of child care services and to take steps to ensure that they are protected and promoted by applying the principles of human communication and professional ethics. Pediatric nurses maintain and improve their skills and knowledge by continues education (theoretical and practical) and research in the field of Pediatrics.
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Expected Consequences of Graduates
Graduates of this course will be able to:
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Provide Nursing Care based on the Nursing Process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in related Areas
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Monitor the health status of the child and the family in different situations
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Provide necessary education and counseling to the child and family
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Able to make creative and appropriate decisions to identify and resolve child and family health issues
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Have teamwork ability in a variety of conditions in the health system
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Have the necessary skills in applied research
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Utilize evidence-based technologies and up to date knowledge in order to improving quality of child care
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be a lifelong learner
Total number of credits: 32 including: Specialized courses: 28 credits and Dissertation: 4 credits