Pediatric nursing is a specific field of nursing that focuses on the medical needs and treatment for infants, children, and adolescents. Majority of nurses who end up working in pediatric get their experience to pediatric nursing during undergraduate studies. Nurses who want a career in pediatric nursing complete field study hours in pediatrics upon degree completion. Pediatric nurses document signs and symptoms, medical history, draw blood and administer medicines and give vaccinations. Pediatrics
spent helping my mom and babysitting on my own led to a passion for children. I put my passion to work, as a young adult, by volunteering at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, and working as a medical assistant at Wiley and Arkin Pediatrics, a small pediatrics office. I had the opportunity to help care for kids of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Most inspiring to me was the comfort I was able to bring to the kids. I got to lighten the mood during scary doctor’s visits with a joke and a
Teaching nursing students to be sensitive, and possess competent therapeutic communication skills, has proven to be an ongoing challenge for nursing instructors. Traditionally nursing students are taught therapeutic communication skills focusing on adult and elder care scenarios. However, when nursing students are confronted with pediatric patients they report feeling overwhelmed and unable to effectively communicate therapeutically with their existing knowledge base, according to Leef and Hallas
hours everyday and do as much as they can. Do you think this is stressful? Pediatric nurses uses their knowledge to treat children under the age of 18. These nurses are limited to small things such as taking tests and examinations (“Pediatric Nurse”). I have seen nurses in action before and they are very good at their job but they have to move fast. Nurses work a lot because they need more help around the hospital. Nursing is a very stressful job because they're understaffed and overworked; however
Leadership involves bringing people together and motivating them to accomplish specific set goals (Plonien, 2015). Leadership in nursing is a critical field that is needed in the nursing profession and patient care (Plonien, 2015). Exceptional leaders in the nursing profession are required to motivate the staff to provide patient-centered care and increase their productivity in providing patient care (Plonien, 2015). Several specific qualities are necessary for effective leadership that differs
programs for families of children in pediatric intensive care units. Journal Of Clinical Nursing, Vol. 16, pp. 1173-1179. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mnh&AN=17518892&site=ehost-live In this article the researchers were interested in measuring the effectiveness of an educational video on hand washing compared to illustrations on hand washing techniques on the hand washing skills of family members visiting a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). This study
because it is the foundation of where I define my success. In continuation, my volunteer experience at Georgia Regents Children’s Hospital of Georgia on the pediatrics oncology floor, has revealed to me my personal strengths as well as my personal weaknesses. My personal strengths incorporate: respectfulness, time management skills, communication skills, physical endurance, strong work ethic, and a relentless driven passion. A personal weakness of mine is I sometimes become very critical of myself, much
practice nurse (ANP), one has several avenues to consider. A student may choose one of the following areas to study, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. All of these choices begin with the same studies, such as role of ANP, pathophysiology, pharmacology, advanced nursing I and II, research and theory courses to mention a few. Research shows that APNs are a valuable part of the healthcare team, they are poised
Long term nursing care for children It’s a provision of "round-the-clock" care in a pediatric nursing facility for children who have profound disabilities and complex medical needs to children with acute illnesses, children with long-term conditions, children with disabilities and complex conditions ( neonates) , and children with life-limiting / life-threatening illness (end-of-life care). Lately few local community children’s nursing (CCN) services are able to meet the needs of all ill and disabled
made her instantly overcome one of her largest fears. She is deeply fearful of talking or being the focus of a large crowd. It was more important for her to bring the boy to safety and diagnose what she believed was wrong with him using her medical skills until an ambulance arrived than acknowledging her own fears. Actions like this are the epitome of Paulette’s character. One of the first things stated when asked to describe herself is “I really love helping people.” Many others would agree to this