• 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.
  • Unit Objectives: 
    • Identify and define the types of child maltreatment.
    • Gain knowledge and skill in evaluating children for maltreatment.
    •  Identify the history, signs, and symptoms in children experiencing maltreatment.
    • Explain implications of child maltreatment on child, family, and community/ society.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of regulations or policies related to child maltreatment and child protection both globally and locally.
    • Understand the multi-sectoral approach to the prevention of child maltreatment.
    • Apply knowledge in practice to ensure children's rights are protected.
  • Unit Objectives: 
    • Discuss the social determinants of health and their impact on health outcomes in children.
    • Explain interventions to address health disparities among children.
    • Discuss the significance of the Integrated management of childhood illnesses approach in the care of children.
    • Delineate the role of a community-based pediatric nurse.
  • To take the final exam, you must complete all quizzes and complete all the required activities. The final exam consists of 50 questions, and you will have 75 minutes to complete it. When the time is over, you will have two minutes to submit your attempt before it expires, and your progress is discarded. You will not be able to answer additional questions in the grace period.

    To access the exam, click on the name of the exam provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to respond to the questions.

  • In this section, you can provide feedback about this course to help us make NextGenU.org better. Once evaluations are completed, you will be able to download your certificate of completion.