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BNS 212: Child Health

A foundational course in paediatric nursing, covering child growth and development, care of the newborn, and the management of common neonatal conditions.

Course Content

Explore the detailed topics covered in Child Health Nursing I.

Growth and Development

Definitions & Stages Developmental Milestones Factors Promoting Growth The Child at Home & Child Spacing

Growth Monitoring and Promotion

Purpose of Growth Monitoring Components of Growth Promotion Weighing & Child Health Card Counseling of Mothers

Care of the Newborn

Immediate Care (First 24 hours) Care After First 24 hours Immunization & Vitamin A Discharge of Newborn & Mother

Conditions of the Newborn

Neonatal Asphyxia Respiratory Distress Syndrome Hypothermia Neonatal Jaundice Birth Injuries Low Birth Weight (Pre-term/Post-term/SGA) Blood Disorders in Newborn Neonatal Sepsis HIV/AIDS in the Newborn

Key References

A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.

  1. Hanson & Boyd (1996). Family Health Care Nursing: F.A. Davis Company.
  2. Suraj, G. (2004). The Short Textbook of Pediatrics. (10th Ed.). New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers.
  3. World Health Organization (1995). Management of Childhood Illnesses: Kampala: Oscar
  4. Wong, DL. (1999). Clinical Manual of Paediatric Nursing. 5th ed. St Louis: Mosby
  5. Pillitteri, A. (2009) Maternal and Child Health Nursing: Lippincott.
  6. Hockenberry, MJ & Wilson, D (2006) Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children: Mosby.
  7. Merenstein, GB & Gardner, SL, (2006) Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care, Saunders.
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