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LORENZO WALKER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM
COURSE: Pediatric Nursing
PLACEMENT: Semester 3 – PRN0096
TIME ALLOTMENT: 44 Hours
PURPOSE: The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the pediatric nursing care concepts that will enhance their ability to provide care for pediatric patients utilizing nursing principles (36.0 ).
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The student will be introduced to growth and development of the child from infancy to eighteen years, care of the hospitalized child, and common medical and surgical disorders of children of all ages. ( 36.01- 36.07 )
SUMMARY OF UNITS:
Unit I - Growth and Development and Health Promotion for the Pediatric Patient
Unit II - Basic Pediatric Nursing Care and Nursing Care of the Pediatric Patient with a Cardiovascular Disorder
Unit III – Nursing Care of the Pediatric Patient with a Hematologic, Immune, Neoplastic, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary or Endocrine Disorder
Unit IV – Nursing Care of the Pediatric Patient with a Musculoskeletal, Neurologic, Integumentary, Sensory, Cognitive or Mental Disorder
METHODS OF EVALUATION: Evaluation will be based upon written objective tests and quizzes as well as instructor assigned projects/assignments, class participation and preparedness.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: For successful completion of this course, the student must have an average grade of 80% based on the four unit exams/quizzes and other unit assignments. Additionally, the student must maintain an average score of 80% from all methods of evaluation which includes a Pediatric Pharmacology Calculations Quiz.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Required readings Written Assignments Multimedia presentations Lecture/Discussion Guest lecturers Laboratory Experiences Cooperative learning Computerized Simulations
PN3_Peds Rev. 11/14 MC/JP/ES REFERENCES: Castaldi, PA Study Guide for Christensen and Kockrow Foundations of Nursing, St. Louis: Mosby/Elsevier, 2011. Christensen, BL and Kockrow, EO, Foundations of Nursing, 6 th edition, St. Louis: Mosby/Elsevier, 2011. Deglin, J and Vallerand, A., Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses, 12th ed., Philadelphia: FA Davis Company, 2011. FA Davis, Taber’s Cyclopedia Medical Dictionary, Philadelphia: FA Davis Company, 21st ed., 2011. Linton, AD, Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing, 4th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier, 2007. Maebius, NK, Study Guide for Linton Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 4th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier, 2007. Myers, E and Hopkins, T., LPN Notes, 2 nd ed., Philadelphia: FA Davis Company, 20th ed., 2008. Ogden, S, Calculation of Drug Dosages, 8th ed., St. Louis: Mosby/Elsevier, 2007. Pagano, KD and Pagano, TJ, Mosby’s Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 9th ed. 2009. Thibodeau, Patton, The Human Body in Health and Disease, 5th ed, St Louis: Mosby/Elsevier, 2010 Thibodeau, Patton, The Human Body in Health and Disease, Study Guide, 5th ed., St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier, 2010 Silvestri, LA, Saunders Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-PN, 4th ed., Philadelphia:WB Saunders Co., 2010. Sparks, Sheila and Taylor, Cynthia, Nursing Diagnosis Reference Manual, 7 th ed. Pennsylvania: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, 2008. Virtual Clinical Excursions – Skilled Nursing; for Christensen and Kockrow Foundation of Nursing 6th ed., 2011 Virtual Clinical Excursions – Medical Surgical; for Linton Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing, 4th ed., 2007. Instructor selected handouts/multimedia
PN3_Peds Rev. 11/14 MC/JP/ES UNIT I – Growth and Development and Health Promotion for the Pediatric Patient
OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1. Define growth and development and identify basic principals of growth and development.
2. Define what a family is and identify different types of families.
3. Identify Erickson’s stages of psychosocial development.
4. Describe several ways of building self-esteem in children.
5. Identify Piaget’s stages of cognitive development.
6. Identify developmental milestones achieved by the infant, toddler, preschooler, school- age child and adolescent.
7. Discuss nutrition needs of the healthy child and indicate changes that take place during illness.
8. Discuss the role of play and identify toys that are appropriate for each age group.
9. State safety guidelines necessary in both the hospital and home setting.
10. Discuss how physical activity, obesity, tobacco use, substance abuse, sexual behavior and violence affect the health of the pediatric patient.
11. Identify the schedule for well child examinations and describe recommended immunization schedules.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
Students are expected to complete workbook activities that correspond with chapter readings to enhance learning and facilitate successful completion of this course.
Instructors may assign workbook activities to be submitted for review/grading.
It is also recommended that students complete corresponding sections in NCLEX-PN Comprehensive Review Text.
PN3_Peds Rev. 11/14 MC/JP/ES Unit II: Basic Pediatric Nursing Care and Nursing Care of the Pediatric Patient with a Cardiovascular Disorder
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1. State the purpose of pediatric nursing.
2. Identify key characteristics of the pediatric nurse.
3. Discuss the concept of family centered care.
4. List the data to be collected when assessing the pediatric patient.
5. Discuss assessment strategies specific to the pediatric patient.
6. Identify normal ranges for pediatric vital signs.
7. Identify age related concerns and needs of children who are hospitalized.
8. Discuss issues that are specific to the pediatric surgical patient. 7 9. Discuss the role of the practical nurse in performing the following pediatric patient care procedures: Bathing Feeding Safety devices Specimen collection Oxygen therapy IV therapy Intake and output Medication administration Weighing 10. Define Congenital Heart Disease
11. Describe nursing interventions and patient teaching strategies to be used in caring for the pediatric patient with Congenital Heart Disease.
12. List nursing diagnoses relevant to the patient with Congenital Heart Disease.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
Students are expected to complete workbook activities that correspond with chapter readings to enhance learning and facilitate successful completion of this course.
Instructors may assign workbook activities to be submitted for review/grading.
It is also recommended that students complete corresponding sections in NCLEX-PN Comprehensive Review Text. PN3_Peds Rev. 11/14 MC/JP/ES Unit III – Nursing Care of the Pediatric Patient with a Hematologic, Immune, Neoplastic, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, or Endocrine Disorder.
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1. Identify and define hematologic disorders affecting the pediatric patient.
2. Describe nursing interventions and patient teaching strategies to be used in caring for the pediatric patient with:
Iron Deficiency Anemia Sickle cell Anemia Hemophilia
3. List nursing diagnoses relevant to the patient with a hematologic disorder.
5. Define Leukemia.
6. Describe nursing interventions and teaching strategies to be used in caring for the pediatric patient with Leukemia
7. List nursing diagnoses relevant to the care of the pediatric patient with Leukemia
8. Identify and define immune disorders affecting the pediatric patient.
9. Describe nursing interventions and teaching strategies to be used in caring for the pediatric patient with:
HIV/AIDS Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
10. List nursing diagnoses relevant to the patient with an immune disorder.
11. Identify and define respiratory disorders affecting the pediatric patient.
12. Describe nursing interventions and patient teaching strategies to be used in caring for the pediatric patient with:
RDS Pneumonia SIDS Pharyngitis Tonsillitis Croup/Epiglottitis Bronchitis Cystic Fibrosis PN3_Peds Rev. 11/14 MC/JP/ES Asthma
13. List nursing diagnoses relevant to the pediatric patient with a respiratory disorder.
14. Identify and define gastrointestinal disorders affecting the pediatric patient.
15. Describe nursing interventions and teaching strategies to be used in caring for the pediatric patient with:
Cleft Lip Cleft Palate Diarrhea Gastroenteritis Dehydration Constipation Pyloric Stenosis Intussuseption Hirschsprung’s Disease Hernia Appendicitis
16. List common nursing diagnoses relevant to the pediatric patient with a gastrointestinal disorder.
17. Identify and define genitourinary disorders affecting the pediatric patient.
18. Describe nursing interventions and teaching strategies to be used in caring for the pediatric patient with:
Nephrotic Syndrome Acute Glomerulonephritis Wilm’s Tumor Structural urinary defects
19 List common nursing diagnoses relevant to the pediatric patient with a genitourinary disorder.
20. Identify and define endocrine disorders affecting the pediatric patient.
21. Describe nursing interventions and teaching strategies used in caring for the pediatric patient with:
Hypothyroidism Diabetes Mellitus
22. List common nursing diagnoses relevant to the pediatric patient with an endocrine disorder. PN3_Peds Rev. 11/14 MC/JP/ES STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
Students are expected to complete workbook activities that correspond with chapter readings to enhance learning and facilitate successful completion of this course.
Instructors may assign workbook activities to be submitted for review/grading.
It is also recommended that students complete corresponding sections in NCLEX-PN Comprehensive Review Text.
PN3_Peds Rev. 11/14 MC/JP/ES Unit IV – Nursing Care of the Pediatric Patient with a Musculoskeletal, Neurologic, Integumentary, Sensory, Cognitive or Mental Health Disorder.
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1. Identify and describe common musculoskeletal disorders affecting the pediatric patient.
2. Describe nursing interventions and teaching strategies to be used in caring for the pediatric patient with:
Hip Dysplasia Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease Scoliosis Talipes Muscular Dystrophy Septic Arthritis
3. Identify nursing diagnoses commonly used in caring for a pediatric patient with a musculoskeletal disorder.
4. Identify and describe common neurological disorders affecting pediatric patients.
5. Describe nursing interventions and teaching strategies to be used in caring for the pediatric patient with:
Meningitis Hydrocephalus Cerebral Palsy Seizure Disorder Spina Bifida Neuroblastoma Lead Poisoning
7. Identify and describe common sensory disorders affecting pediatric patients.
8. Describe nursing interventions and teaching strategies to be used in caring for the pediatric patient with:
Otitis Media Strabismus
9. List common nursing diagnoses relevant to the pediatric patient with a sensory disorder.
10. Identify common nursing diagnoses relevant to the pediatric patient with a neurological disorder.
PN3_Peds Rev. 11/14 MC/JP/ES 11. Identify and describe common Integumentary disorders affecting pediatric patients.
12. Describe nursing interventions and teaching strategies to be used in caring for the pediatric patient with:
Dermatitis Acne Vulgaris Tinea Candidisis Communicable Diseases
13. List common nursing diagnoses relevant to the pediatric patient with an integumentary disorder.
14. Identify and describe common Cognitive and Mental Health disorders affecting pediatric patiets.
15. Describe nursing interventions and teaching strategies to be used in caring for the pediatric patient with:
Cognitive Impairment Down Syndrome ADHD Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia
16 List common nursing diagnoses relevant to the pediatric patient with a cognitive or mental health disorder.
17 State the practical nurses role and responsibilities in working with children who are victims of abuse or neglect.
18 Identify physical and behavioral manifestations that may be observed in the child who is being abused or neglected.
19 Define School Avoidance, and identify the nurses primary role in working with parents who’s children exhibit this behavior.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
Students are expected to complete workbook activities that correspond with chapter readings to enhance learning and facilitate successful completion of this course.
Instructors may assign workbook activities to be submitted for review/grading.
It is also recommended that students complete corresponding sections in NCLEX-PN Comprehensive Review Text. PN3_Peds Rev. 11/14 MC/JP/ES