Study Guide

Objectives

The student
- works responsibly, safely and ethically in paediatric nursing care
- utilises and applies evidence-based knowledge in nursing care and working life for children and families
- is able to plan, implement, evaluate and document a child’s and adolescent’s nursing care in a multidisciplinary way with the child and the family
- knows the central methods for paediatric in nursing care
- is able to implement pharmacotherapy and fluid therapy in paediatric nursing together with the mentor nurse and knows the drug treatment practices of the particular department
- is able to guide and support children and families of different ages at various phases of the care process, promoting health and functional performance
- is able to plan, explain and manage his/her own actions and understands the importance of those actions
- acts collegially as a representative of his/her profession in multi-professional working groups
- is able to choose economically sustainable methods
- is able to evaluate the development of his/her own profession in the care of a ill child and identifies in himself/herself the need for continuous development

Content

Supervised clinical training in paediatric nursing, 6 weeks

Prerequisites

At the beginning of the elective vocational studies, the student must have completed 135 credits. These should include the theoretical studies and orientation to practical training of the area which the student has chosen for the elective studies, as well as courses in anatomy and physiology. The required area is the course of Paediatric Nursing Care

Participation in the courses Nursing Care of a Child or an Adolescent who is Suddenly Ill and Needs Intensive Care, and Orientation to Clinical Training: Nursing Care of a Child or an Adolescent who is Suddenly Ill and Needs Intensive Care

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Pass
The student
- is able to independently apply the knowledge and skills of nursing care for children and adolescents
- is able to plan, implement, evaluate and document the nursing care of his/her own paediatric patient in cooperation with the supervising nurse, the child and the family
- knows the central care procedures in paediatric nursing
- is able to safely carry out pharmaceutical and liquid therapy for children together with the supervising nurse and knows the medication care practices of the department
- knows the role of the treatment unit for the child and family as part of the care and service chain
- meets with the child, family and work community in a meaningful and respectful manner and is able to interact professionally with the child, family and members of the work community
- is able to guide and support children of different ages and their families at different phases of the care process with the supervising nurse
- is able to act as a representative of his/her own profession in a multi-professional work community
- acts responsibly, recognising the limits of his/her skills and is able to act safely with the child and the family
- follows the confidentiality guidelines and the regulations of patient data protection
- adheres to the agreed rules of clinical practice in his/her own actions
- reflects and evaluates his/her own activities realistically, and is able to give and receive feedback

Fail
The student
- has a clear lack of theoretical knowledge and skills of nursing care of children and adolescents, even after the tutoring discussions;
- is not able to plan, implement, evaluate and document the care of his/her own named child; performance is incomplete and does not contribute to the well-being of the child and family
-does not manage the key paediatric methods
- makes mistakes in pharmacotherapy repeatedly despite guidance
- does not perceive the care path of his/her own child and family
- treats the child, family and work community inappropriately and disrespectfully and is unable to interact professionally with the child, family or work community members
- does not recognise the need for a child’s family guidance and support and does not show willingness to participate in them
- is unable to act as a representative of his/her profession in a multi-professional work community
- does not recognise the limits of his/her competence, endangering the child's safety
- violates confidentiality or patient privacy
- is not able to follow the agreed rules for supervised practice (e.g., does not take responsibility for his/her own learning, learning goals are missing, does not follow the working hours, does not report absences, the hours of practice are not met)
- evaluates his/her own skills unrealistically and is unable to receive feedback