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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 & StagesNotes coming soon Developmental MilestonesNotes coming soon Factors Promoting GrowthNotes coming soon The Child at Home & Child SpacingNotes coming soon

Growth Monitoring and Promotion

Purpose of Growth MonitoringNotes coming soon Components of Growth PromotionNotes coming soon Weighing & Child Health CardNotes coming soon Counseling of MothersNotes coming soon

Care of the Newborn

Immediate Care (First 24 hours)Notes coming soon Care After First 24 hoursNotes coming soon Immunization & Vitamin ANotes coming soon Discharge of Newborn & MotherNotes coming soon

Conditions of the Newborn

Neonatal AsphyxiaNotes coming soon Respiratory Distress SyndromeNotes coming soon HypothermiaNotes coming soon Neonatal JaundiceNotes coming soon Birth InjuriesNotes coming soon Low Birth Weight (Pre-term/Post-term/SGA)Notes coming soon Blood Disorders in NewbornNotes coming soon Neonatal SepsisNotes coming soon HIV/AIDS in the NewbornNotes coming soon

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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