• Introduction

    *In order to enroll in this course you need to complete Pediatric Nursing Part 1. Click on enroll now and input the code provided at completion of Pediatric Nursing Part 1.     

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    DISCLAIMER: This content is designed to enhance the study of nursing. This content is generic and is not designed to take into account the specific objectives, needs, and/or circumstances of any particular region or country. To become a nurse, learners must successfully complete a program of study approved by the government or state-regulatory agency in their place of residence. We cannot guarantee that the successful completion of these materials will enable you to practice in your place of residence. Make sure that you are in compliance with the scope of practice of your regulatory body before attempting to put into use or practice any of the knowledge gained.

    *In order to enroll in this course you need to complete Pediatric Nursing Part 1. Click on enroll now and input the code provided at completion of Pediatric Nursing Part 1.                                              

    There are 3 units/modules to complete, which include:

    • Unit  4: Nursing care of the sick child
    • Unit  5: Child Maltreatment
    • Unit  6: Community-Based Pediatric Nursing Care

    Instructions:

    This part consists of three (3) learning units. Included in the units are individual lessons with accompanying assigned reading resources, PowerPoint presentations with speaker notes, learner self-assessments, and interactive clinical judgment learning activities. A passing grade of 80% is required on quizzes and unit exams, as well as submission of the required activities for all case studies/reflection activities to gain access to the next lesson or section.

    There is a 50-question multiple-choice exam at the end of the course. A grade of 80% is required. If a grade of 80% is not achieved, the learner may be self-remediate and take another exam. The second exam is of comparable content, and 80% is required for a passing grade. 

    A certificate of completion may be downloaded upon successful completion of the course.

    To PASS and Obtain a Certificate

    • All the reading requirements;
    • All quizzes and unit exams with a passing grade of 80%;
    • All activities and case studies;
    • The final exam with a minimum of 80% and a maximum of 2 attempts, and;
    • The self and course evaluation forms.         
  • Unit Objectives: 
    • Demonstrate understanding of the pathophysiology of childhood acute and chronic diseases.
    • Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care to address the needs of children with acute or chronic physical, and/or mental illness in a hospital and community setting.
    • Gain knowledge and skill in pediatric drug administration.
    • Demonstrate knowledge and skill in nursing response during a pediatric emergency.
    • Provide appropriate health promotion and health education to a child and family.
    • Demonstrate effective holistic palliative care for a child with cancer and their family.