Maricopa Community Colleges  NCE226   20016-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
NCE226 20016-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Pediatric Clinical Nursing Skills
Advanced concepts in pediatric assessment, pathophysiology of disease processes in the pediatric population, and pediatric medications. Holistic, family centered approach to current issues and trends in pediatric nursing.
Prerequisites: Current Registered Nurse License or Practical Nurse License.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NCE226   20016-20086 Pediatric Clinical Nursing Skills
1. Integrates knowledge from data collection into a nursing care plan, relevant to a selected pediatric patient, through the use of the nursing process. (I, II, III, IV, VII, VIII, IX)
2. Performs pediatric medication calculations with accuracy using the body weight method. (V)
3. Calculates the safe dosage range for selected pediatric medication orders. (V)
4. Integrates knowledge of actions, dosages, administration routes, and nursing implications of commonly used pediatric medications. (VI)
5. Synthesizes knowledge and skill related to acute and chronic disorders of the pediatric patient necessary for the management of selected conditions. (VII, VIII, IX)
6. Synthesizes a plan of care utilizing appropriate interventions for selected pediatric patient's developmental level. (VII, VIII, IX)
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NCE226   20016-20086 Pediatric Clinical Nursing Skills
    I. Pediatric Physical Assessment
        A. Developmental approach to physical assessment
        B. History of patient and family
        C. General appearance
          1. Parent/child interaction
          2. Potential indicators of child abuse
        D. Vital signs, anthropometric measurements, growth charts
        E. Systemic approach to physical assessment
          1. IPAP
          2. Normal and abnormal findings
      II. Behavioral assessment
        III. Developmental assessment
          IV. Family assessment
            V. Pediatric medications
                A. Calculations
                B. Administration using developmentally appropriate techniques
              VI. Commonly used pediatric medications
                  A. Antibiotics
                  B. Analgesics
                  C. Decongestants/Expectorants
                  D. Conscious sedation
                VII. Respiratory system
                    A. Physical assessment/history
                    B. Conditions/disorders specific to pediatric population
                      1. LTB/RSV
                      2. RDS
                      3. Asthma
                      4. Pneumonia
                      5. Cystic Fibrosis
                    C. Related nursing diagnoses
                    D. Outcomes
                    E. Nursing interventions
                  VIII. Gastrointestinal system
                      A. Physical assessment/history
                      B. Conditions/disorders specific to pediatric population
                        1. Upper GI tract disorders
                          a. GER
                          b. Hernia
                          c. Pyloric stenosis
                          d. N & V/Dehydration
                        2. Lower GI tract disorders
                          a. Abdominal pain
                          b. Appendicitis
                          c. Constipation/Diarrhea
                          d. Hepatitis
                          e. Hernias
                          f. Intussusception
                      C. Lower GI tract infections
                      D. Related nursing diagnoses
                      E. Outcomes
                      F. Nursing interventions
                    IX. Reproductive system
                        A. Physical assessment/history
                        B. Conditions/disorders specific to pediatric population
                          1. Cryptorchidism
                          2. Testicular torsion
                          3. Menstrual disorders
                          4. Vulvovaginitis
                          5. STDs/HIV
                          6. PID
                          7. Pregnancy
                          8. Abortions
                        C. Related nursing diagnoses
                        D. Outcomes
                        E. Nursing interventions
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