Pediatric Nursing
Empowering Tomorrow’s Nurse Leaders
Course Overview
This Pediatric Nursing course provides information and instructions on foundational concepts and principles of nursing care related to Pediatric health concerns in the hospital and/or community settings. This includes applying knowledge and skills required in nursing care for families with children. The goal is to provide a strong foundation in nursing theory, critical thinking and clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, and safe clinical care in all settings for children’s health.
The scope of pediatric nursing practice varies widely depending on the country, the national and regional government, and professional regulatory agencies. This course addresses nursing skills and practices on several levels to be relevant to the global pediatric nursing community. It is the nurse’s responsibility to know what particular regulations apply to their practice area.
Course Structure
This dynamic course is organized into six focused units designed to build your pediatric nursing expertise step by step.
As a core course in the BSN curriculum, this program prepares nursing students to deliver safe, developmentally appropriate, and family-centered care for children across healthcare and community settings. Through six focused units, learners explore child growth and development, therapeutic communication, pediatric nursing interventions, and community-based care—using readings, presentations, clinical scenarios, self-assessments, and exams to strengthen clinical judgment and culturally competent practice in pediatric nursing.