MCCCD Program Description

Pediatric Nursing Clinical Skills

Course: NCE226

First Term: 2018 Fall

Laboratory 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load

Description: Clinical application of nursing theory to the pediatric patient. Focuses on effective physical assessment techniques, and changes in nursing skills for the pediatric patient.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate pediatric assessment techniques by performing a head-to-toe physical assessment on an infant, toddler, preschooler and adolescent.(I) 2. Describe proper assessment techniques to identify the anatomical differences between pediatric patients and adults. (I) 3. Demonstrate safe administration of medications for the pediatric patient. (II) 4. Describes the critical elements of discharge teaching for the family and the pediatric patient. (II) 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)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Assessment of the Pediatric Patients A. Infant, Toddler, Preschooler, School-ager, Adolescent 1. Communication 2. Vital Signs, measurements 3. Psychological System Assessment 4. Caregiver interaction II. Nursing Skills and Interventions A. Medication administration 1. Calculations 2. Approach 3. Documentation B. Intravenous Care 1. Peripheral Intravenous (PIV) placement 2. PIV care 3. Central Line Care C. Pediatric procedures 1. Foley catheterization and discontinuation 2. Nasal gastric tube insertion and discontinuation 3. Heel stick for laboratory specimen 4. Suctioning a. Nasal b. Nasal pharyngeal c. Oral 5. Tracheostomy Care including suctioning D. Documentation and communication with the heath care team 1. Electronic Documentation 2. Narrative 3. Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations (SBAR) Communication 4. Telephone etiquette 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

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/24/2011

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