NURS 301 - Camp Nursing (3)

Examination of collaborative practice as members of an interdisciplinary health care team in a residential camp setting. Explores education and health care of children ages 6 to 17 years who are affected with a chronic illness. Students utilize knowledge of principles of growth and development as they assist children with risk reduction and health promotion strategies. Students engage in direct interaction with individuals and small groups and act as patient advocates, while anticipating, planning, and managing developmentally appropriate care. Prereqs: NURS 381, and permission of the instructor.