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Child health II
BNS 316: Child Health II
An advanced course on the management of neonatal conditions and common systemic disorders affecting children across various organ systems.
Course Content
Explore the detailed topics covered in Child Health Nursing II.
Neonatal Conditions (Advanced)
Neonatal Asphyxia & RDSNotes coming soon
Pathological JaundiceNotes coming soon
Management of Complex Birth InjuriesNotes coming soon
Management of VLBW/ELBW InfantsNotes coming soon
Hemorrhagic Diseases of NewbornNotes coming soon
Neonatal Sepsis & SepticaemiaNotes coming soon
HIV/AIDS in the NewbornNotes coming soon
Systemic Disorders in Children
Respiratory System DisordersNotes coming soon
Gastrointestinal System DisordersNotes coming soon
Cardiovascular System DisordersNotes coming soon
Urinary System DisordersNotes coming soon
Endocrine System DisordersNotes coming soon
Nervous System DisordersNotes coming soon
Hematology/Oncology (Overview)Notes coming soon
Management Principles for Pediatric Conditions
Prevention StrategiesNotes coming soon
IMNCI PrinciplesNotes coming soon
Family-Centered Care ApproachNotes coming soon
Pediatric PharmacologyNotes coming soon
Nutritional Support for Sick ChildrenNotes coming soon
Key References
A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.
- Hanson & Boyd (1996). Family Health Care Nursing: Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company.
- American Academy of Paediatrics (2000). Neonatal resuscitation: Academy of Pediatrics.
- Ludder,P & Judith, M (2000). Primary Care of the Child with a Chronic Condition: Mosby
- Opperman, C & Cassandra, K.A. (1998). Contemporary Paediatric Nursing. St Louis: Mosby.
- Suraj, G. (2004). The Short Textbook of Pediatrics. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers.
- Wong, DL. (1999). Whaley & Wong's Nursing care of infants and children: Mosby
- Pillitteri, A. (2009) Maternal and Child Health Nursing: Lippincott.
- Hockenberry, MJ & Wilson, D (2006) Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children: Mosby.
- Merenstein, GB & Gardner, SL, (2006) Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care, Saunders
