Principles of Acute Paediatric Nursing
This unit of study focuses on the assessment and management of infants, children and young people with acute illness/injury in the hospital setting. Building on the students’ foundational knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology, and childhood development, the content is presented using a body systems approach, with case vignettes used to link theory to practice. A family centred and interdisciplinary approach feature in holistic management strategies, and students are challenged to critique their nursing practice against contemporary research and industry endorsed clinical practice guidelines. This unit of study helps prepare paediatric nurses for leadership by encouraging critical thinking, reflection, and a strong evidence based practice philosophy.
Term : APRIL, OCTOBER
Hours of Study: 150
Credit Points : 6
Theme 1: Introduction
Integrate the concepts of family-centred care through collaborative partnerships between the sick infant, child or adolescent, their family and the health care team.
Theme 2: Febrile illness & sepsis
Discuss the role of paediatric early warning systems in fostering a greater understanding of the dynamic nature of acute paediatric illnesses and assisting in the early recognition of patient deterioration.
Theme 3: Fluid & electrolyte disorders
Develop advanced clinical decision-making skills related to the acute care of infants, children and adolescents by synthesising physical assessment findings and the pathophysiology related to their condition.
Theme 4: Respiratory disorders
Implement clinical management strategies that have been evaluated against available evidence, and/or industry endorsed clinical practice guidelines.
Theme 5: Cardiovascular disorders
Critically reflect on your own values and beliefs in relation to family, culture and ethnicity when assessing and planning the holistic care of acutely ill infants, children and adolescents..
Theme 6: Neurological disorders
Theme 7: Metabolic disorders
Theme 8: Renal & genitourinary disorders
Theme 9: Stabilisation & transport
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