Pediatrics and pediatric nursing

This course teaches how to recognize disease entities in the developmental age population and how to plan care for this population.

Learning outcomes

KNOWLEDGE – A STUDENT KNOWS AND UNDERSTANDS:

1. risk factors and health risks in patients of different ages,

2. etiopathogenesis, clinical symptoms, course, treatment, prognosis and principles of nursing care of patients in selected diseases,

3. principles of diagnosing and planning patient care in internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics-gynecology, pediatrics, geriatrics, neurology, psychiatry, intensive care, palliative care, long-term care,

4. principles of preparing patients of different age and health status for examinations and diagnostic procedures, as well as principles of care during and after these examinations and procedures,

5. properties of drug groups and their effects on patient's systems and organs in various diseases depending on age and health condition, including adverse effects, interactions with other drugs and routes of administration,

6. nursing standards and procedures used in the care of patients of different age and health condition,

7. patient reactions to illness, hospital admission and hospitalization,

8. pathophysiology, clinical symptoms, course, treatment and prognosis of diseases of developmental age: respiratory system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, urinary tract, gastrointestinal system and endocrinological, metabolic, allergic and blood diseases.

SKILLS – A STUDENT IS ABLE TO:

1. gather information, formulate a nursing diagnosis, establish nursing care goals and plan, implement nursing interventions, and evaluate nursing care,

2. provide counselling within the scope of self-care of patients at different age and health condition concerning developmental defects, diseases and addictions,

3. conduct prophylaxis of complications occurring in the course of diseases,

4. assess psychophysical development of a child, perform screening tests and detect disorders in development,

5. prepare a patient physically and mentally for diagnostic tests,

6. recognize complications of pharmacological, dietary, rehabilitation and nursing treatment

SOCIAL SKILLS – A STUDENT IS READY TO:

1. be guided by the best interests of the patient, respect the dignity and autonomy of those entrusted to their care, show understanding for differences in worldview and culture, and show empathy in relationships with patients and their families,

2. recognize and recognize their own limitations in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences, and make self-assessments of deficits and educational needs.

3. independently and reliably perform the profession in accordance with ethical principles, including compliance with moral values and duties in patient care

4. respect patients' rights