Nursing Care of Children, Youth and Families (4op)

Tavoitteet

The student is able to
- describe the normal development stages of a child and a young person and is able to support the development of healthy and sick children and young persons
- describe the most common illnesses in children and young people, assess the required care needs, investigations, provided care and follow-up.
- use evidence-based information and recommendations when justifying decision-making in nursing of children, young people and families
- describe the special features of a care relationship, interaction and guidance in nursing of children, young people and families
- describe the care and service paths of treating children and young people and the significance of multiprofessional team and network collaboration
- apply their knowledge of the most common disabilities when providing nursing care for children with disabilities

Toteutustapa

NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES 3 ECTS
Active and participatory lecture teaching, case-studying, workshops, online assignments and flipped learning, PBL, team-learning, YleSH pediatric nursing skills practice test, exam and personal reflection assignment.

PEDIATRICS ONLINE COURSE 1 ECTS
Online assignments independently and exam.

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilized.

Aika ja paikka

Please check the Tuudo or to the Timetable Engine at https://lukkarit.laurea.fi/ for the schedule information. Laurea reserves the right to modify the timetable.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

• Canavan. A. & Arant. B. 2009. Diagnosis and Management of Dehydration in Children. Available: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1001/p692.html.
• Corkin, Doris; Clarke, Sonya; Liggett, Lorna. 2011. Care Planning in Children and Young People's Nursing. (E-book): Wiley-Blackwell.
• Coyne, Imelda; Timmins, Fiona; Neill, Freda. 2010. Clinical skills in children's nursing. Oxford University Press.
• Paediatric early warning system (PEWS). 2017. User manual. Available: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/publications/clinical-strategy-and-programmes/pews-user-manual.pdf.
• Resuscitation Council. UK. 2015. The ABCDE Approach. Available: https://www.resus.org.uk/library/2015-resuscitation-guidelines/abcde-approach.
• Hany, Simon jr. Acute Laryngitis in Childhood. Available: https://cdn.gn1.link/iapo/manuals/17-4.pdf.
• Heiskanen-Kosma, T. 2019. Laryngitis in children. Available: https://www.ebm-guidelines.com/go/ebm/ebm00615.html.
• American Diabetes Association. 2020. 13. Children and Adolescents: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes?2020. Available: https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/43/Supplement_1/S163
• Leung, Alexander. 2003. Acute Abdominal Pain in Children. Available: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0601/p2321.html
• Pickering, Dianne, & Marsden, Janet. Techniques for aseptic dressing and procedures. Available: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4579997/.

And all materials found on the Canvas- workspace.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

According to the degree regulations (2024), "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence." Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

14.01.2025 Orientation (compulsory attendance)
Lectures at the campus (see the dates and times from your schedule/Tuudo)
Workshops (compulsory attendance)
Pediatrics online course (independently before practice)
YleSH pediatric nursing skills practice test (National, compulsory attendance)
Exam
Personal reflection assignment

The implementation timetable is presented in the orientation lecture.

Based on the degree regulations (2024), the student accepted for the implementation is required to confirm his/her participation by showing activity at the start of the study in the following way:

"In order to demonstrate activity, the student must be present at the first contact lesson or notify the teacher in charge of his/her absence to confirm his/her participation in the study. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report his/her absence at the start of the study or the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. Another student can be taken in his place." The first contact lesson is 14.1.2025.

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

One credit equals 26,7 hours of work performed by the student.

NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES 3 ECTS x 26,7= 80h
Lectures and exam 18h
Workshops 8h
YleSH pediatric nursing skills practice test 4h
Independent studying 50h

PEDIATRICS ONLINE COURSE 1 ECTS /26,7 h
Online assignments independently and exam.

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

- Normal growth and development of a child and a young person
- Pediatrics
- Special characteristics regarding pediatric and adolescent nursing
- Need for special support in pediatric and adolescent nursing
- Support and guidance in nursing of children, adolescents and families

Lisätiedot

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of a Bachelor's level education.
Modules 1 -3 theory studies must be mainly completed prior to this implementation.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies. (Laurea degree regulations 2024).

Detailed evaluation criteria for the parts of the courses are indicated and presented in the course orientation 14.1.2025.

NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES K5-T1, failed
-Pediatric nursing exam, K5-T1,
- YleSH- pediatric nursing skills test (PASS/FAIL)
- Personal reflection assignment K5-T1, failed

PEDIATRICS:
Online exam PASS/FAIL

In this study unit, the assessment of the competencies will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- analyze the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate their familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner

Professional practice and workplace development

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
- anticipate the needs of customers and/or cooperation partners

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- propose creative solutions at work
- promote professional cooperation and enhance customer and partner relationships

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- act independently taking into account the operating environment
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or cooperation partners and for responding to their needs

Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- evaluate the possibilities for utilizing competence and plan their personal development and development of the team

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of their competence in relation to the learning outcomes

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- describe the significance of their actions for successful co-operation
- describe their competence in relation to the learning outcomes

Students who have failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit.. A failed exam or other study attainments can be retaken twice. A failure to attend an actual examination is considered to be one completion attempt. (Laurea degree regulations.)

“Students who have failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. If the student does not pass the assessment despite the opportunity to complete their study attainment, they must complete the study unit in question in full as specified by the teacher.” (Degree regulations 2024.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Turnitin is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.