Pediatric Nursing Clinical
** available as of 04/01/2027
** available as of 04/01/2027
This clinical course provides students with structured, faculty-supervised practice experiences to synthesize and apply theoretical concepts, evidence-based knowledge, and clinical competencies to provide comprehensive, developmentally supportive, person-centered nursing care to pediatric patients and families. Students will incorporate concepts of family-centered care, teamwork, and patient safety into the care provided. Students practice across the four spheres of care (health promotion and disease prevention, chronic disease management, regenerative/restorative care, and hospice/palliative/supportive care), the levels of prevention model, and diverse healthcare settings to promote health equity and optimal outcomes for diverse pediatric populations.
Outcomes: Synthesize developmental theories of Piaget and Erickson to conduct developmental assessments from infancy through adolescence, identify developmental variations and risk factors, and translate findings into developmentally supportive interventions to promote optimal growth and well-being; Demonstrate competence in conducting comprehensive and focused physical assessments on pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence, integrating developmental considerations, family-centered approaches, and culturally responsive techniques and distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings; Synthesize pediatric assessments to formulate evidence-based nursing concept maps to guide care that addresses complex health needs across multiple settings (acute hospital, primary care, outpatient, and community); Demonstrate effective communication strategies across interprofessional teams, patients, families, and communities; Demonstrate exemplary professional behaviors including integrity, appropriate professional presence, ethical conduct, confidentiality, and advocacy.
Outcomes: Synthesize developmental theories of Piaget and Erickson to conduct developmental assessments from infancy through adolescence, identify developmental variations and risk factors, and translate findings into developmentally supportive interventions to promote optimal growth and well-being; Demonstrate competence in conducting comprehensive and focused physical assessments on pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence, integrating developmental considerations, family-centered approaches, and culturally responsive techniques and distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings; Synthesize pediatric assessments to formulate evidence-based nursing concept maps to guide care that addresses complex health needs across multiple settings (acute hospital, primary care, outpatient, and community); Demonstrate effective communication strategies across interprofessional teams, patients, families, and communities; Demonstrate exemplary professional behaviors including integrity, appropriate professional presence, ethical conduct, confidentiality, and advocacy.