Nursing Care of Pediatric Patients by Stage of Development
Contact Hours: 3.5
What's included?
Course Overview
The pediatric population presents unique challenges to nurses. The expert in nursing care of pediatric clients recognizes that stage of development plays a pivotal role in the approach of each child. Intended for the LPN/LVN, RN, and APRN, this course will explain how to care for children at each stage of development, including expert tips and tricks for pediatric nurses and clinicians.
Course Outline
- Introduction to Nursing Care of Pediatric Patients
- Current Practice in Nursing Care of Pediatric Patients
- Family Responses to Illness and/or the Hospitalized Child
- Developmental Considerations for Appropriate Nursing Care of Pediatric Patients
- The Importance of Caring, Consistency, and Humility
- Nursing Care of Infants (0-12 months)
- Nursing Care of Toddlers (1-3 years)
- Nursing Care of Preschool Children (3-6 years)
- Nursing Care of School Age Children (6-12 years)
- Nursing Care of Adolescent Children (12-18 years)
- Therapeutic Play in Nursing Care of Pediatric Patients
- Cultural Considerations
- Pediatric Clients with Special Healthcare Needs
- Conclusion
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify age-appropriate interventions used to facilitate medical and nursing care in pediatric patients.
- Explain how to involve the family in pediatric care to maximize patient comfort and cooperation.
- Describe the unique challenges nurses face when caring for children of various developmental stages.
Accreditations and Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
- Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
- Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
- Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
- Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)
Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
It will take the average learner 210 minutes to complete and awards 3.5 contact hours of continuing education.
Written For
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirements for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
