Structure organized nursing care of patients and families in the pediatric setting that are experiencing the normal and abnormal progression through the developmental milestones from newborn through adolescence in a manner that reflects the principles of patient-centered care. (PCC)
Relate nursing care and assessments provided to patients and families in the pediatric setting to other team members by collaborating through written, oral, and electronic format. (T/C)
Pathophysiology/ Culture
Culture
Growth and Development
No medications
Class presentations
Growth & Development Activity
Clinical
Simulation labs
Grading rubric & instructor feedback
Grading rubric & instructor feedback
Clinical evaluation tool
Instructor feedback
Integrate evidence-based practice in nursing care of the pediatric patient and family. (EBP)
Rest and Activity
Impetigo
Tinea
Scabies
Pinworms
Contact dermatitis
Insect/animal bites
Erythema Infectiosum
Immunizations
Communicable disease
Cerebral Palsy
Muscular dystrophy
Myelomeningocele
Club foot
Developmental hip dysplasia
Fractures
Immobilization
Osteomyelitis
Hydrocephalus
Cerebral Dysfunction
Scoliosis
Decadron
Topical Steroids: cortisone cream Lotrimin
Vermox
Growth & Development Activity
Simulation labs
Class presentations
LRC Activity
Clinical
Grading rubric & instructor feedback
Grading rubric & instructor feedback
Instructor feedback
Grading rubric & instructor feedback, peer review
Clinical evaluation tool
Testing
Practice safe nursing care of the pediatric patient and family utilizing growth and development principles and theories. (S)
Demonstrate the nurse’s role in quality improvement while caring for the pediatric patient and family. (QI)
Demonstrated through learning activities
No medications
Growth & Development Activity
Grading rubric & instructor feedback
Testing
Utilize informatics to support learning in a professional forum. (I)
Demonstrated through learning activities
No medications
Growth & Development Activity
Grading rubric & instructor feedback
2550: Adult Nursing III
Course Content
Medications
Learning Activities
Evaluation Methods
Provide compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient/family preferences, values, and needs (PCC)
Skill Overview Sheets to be handed out the first day of clinical and include: Ventilators, Chest tubes, IVP, Compensated and Uncompensated ABG’s, Airway Management Information, Basic Rhythm Interpretation (SR, Afib, VT, VF, Asystole), Hemodynamic Monitoring, Trach Care, Critical Drip Calculations