Section: 1.1 - Role of Pediatric Nurse | Pediatric Nursing Part 1

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

Explain how a nurse can be an advocate for a child and their family.
Discuss strategies a nurse can utilize in providing health education, support/counseling, health promotion, disease prevention, and injury prevention strategies with children.
Briefly explain the roles of the nurse in research, coordination, collaboration, and health care planning in the care of children and their families.
Identify the nurses’ role in ethical decision-making in the care of pediatric patients and their families.

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 46 minutes.

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1.1 - Role of Pediatric Nurse

Evidence-Based Practice: Nursing: What is EBP?

Patient Advocacy From the Clinical Nurses' Viewpoint: A Qualitative Study

Safety First: A Nurse’s Guide to Promoting Safety Measures Throughout the Lifespan

Mental Health Counselling

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

What You Need to Know Before Becoming A Pediatric Nurse

The Role of Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing

Topic: Role of Pediatric Nurse

1.2 - Concept of Family and Its Influence on Child Health

Definition of Family

Family Structures and Roles

'Grandparents'

Role of Grandparents

Who Is Considered a Parent?

Duties as Parents

'Parenting Styles'

Parenting Styles

Genetic and Biological Influences of Family

What Does it Mean if a Mental Disorder Seems to Run in My Family?

Prenatal Risk Factors

Pregnancy and Child Health

Influence of Families on Children

Family’s Influence in Children

Topic: Concept of Family and Its Influence on Child Health

1.3 - Family-Centered Care

Family-Centered Care Definition

'Family-Centered Care'

Essentials Elements of Family-Centered Care

'Elements of Family-Centered Care'

Incorporating Cultural Diversity

Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)

CYSHCN and FCC

Benefits and Barriers to FCC

Topic: Family-Centered Care

1.4 - Morbidity and Mortality

Definition of Mortality

Definition of Morbidity

Definitions of Indicators of Child Mortality

Neonatal Mortality

Newborn Mortality

'Infant Mortality'

Infant Mortality Global

Under-Five Mortality

Under-Five Mortality and Children (5-9 Years) Mortality

Causes of Adolescents Mortality

Topic: Mortality and Morbidity

1.5 - Ethical Issues in Child and Family Nursing

'Ethics'

Social and Personal Factors Influence Ethics

Factors Influencing Ethical Decision Making By Health Professionals

Environmental/Organizational Factors Influencing Ethical Behaviour

Core Principles of Ethics

'Beneficence'

International Council of Nurses

Difference Between Ethical Dilemma and Moral Distress

Ethical Issues and Moral Distress in Child Health

Ethical Issue in Pediatrics

Abuse and Neglect in School Children

Ethical Problems in Pediatrics

Clinical Trials in Children

Topic: Ethical Issues in Child and Family Nursing

2.1 - Growth and Development of Newborn and Infant

Lifespan Development: A Psychological Perspective (2 Eds.)

Child Growth and Development: ECE 101 (A. Johnson, Ed.)

Role of Nursing Professionals for Parenting Development in Early Childhood: A Systematic Review of Scope

Topic: Infant &amp; Newborn Growth and Development

Newborn Assessment (Head to Toe)

How To Measure MUAC (Video)

Growth and Development Assessment

Assessing Nutritional Health (Video)

Nutritional Assessment of Children

2.2 - Growth and Development of Toddler

Toddler Development

Toddler (2-4 Years)

'Growth and Development'

Child Development (6) - Two to Three Years

Topic: Infant & Newborn Growth and Development