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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 & RDS Pathological Jaundice Management of Complex Birth Injuries Management of VLBW/ELBW Infants Hemorrhagic Diseases of Newborn Neonatal Sepsis & Septicaemia HIV/AIDS in the Newborn

Systemic Disorders in Children

Respiratory System Disorders Gastrointestinal System Disorders Cardiovascular System Disorders Urinary System Disorders Endocrine System Disorders Nervous System Disorders Hematology/Oncology (Overview)

Management Principles for Pediatric Conditions

Prevention Strategies IMNCI Principles Family-Centered Care Approach Pediatric Pharmacology Nutritional Support for Sick Children

Key References

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

  1. Hanson & Boyd (1996). Family Health Care Nursing: Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company.
  2. American Academy of Paediatrics (2000). Neonatal resuscitation: Academy of Pediatrics.
  3. Ludder,P & Judith, M (2000). Primary Care of the Child with a Chronic Condition: Mosby
  4. Opperman, C & Cassandra, K.A. (1998). Contemporary Paediatric Nursing. St Louis: Mosby.
  5. Suraj, G. (2004). The Short Textbook of Pediatrics. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers.
  6. Wong, DL. (1999). Whaley & Wong's Nursing care of infants and children: Mosby
  7. Pillitteri, A. (2009) Maternal and Child Health Nursing: Lippincott.
  8. Hockenberry, MJ & Wilson, D (2006) Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children: Mosby.
  9. Merenstein, GB & Gardner, SL, (2006) Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care, Saunders
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