NUR2010 · Caring for children and young people in nursing practice

Overview

This unit introduces you to a range of concepts related to the care of children and young people in a variety of clinical and community settings. You will explore the key differences in the, anatomy, physiology, growth and development that distinguish the care of children and young people from adults. Further to this you will also gain a deeper understanding of the impact of disability, culture and diversity when caring for the child or young person. You will then utilise this knowledge as a foundation on which to build your understanding of the impact of these differences on clinical assessment and communication. You will apply the principles of family centred care to communication and support, and investigate the role of the nurse in building partnerships to meet the needs of children, young people and their caregivers.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Examine the key principles that guide healthcare practices for children and young people at both local and global levels.
2. Determine key elements of Family Centred Care (FCC) in the delivery of healthcare for children and young people, including those with a disability.
3. Describe a systematic approach to assessment of children and young people that reflects changes in growth, development and anatomy and physiology differences.
4. Apply a variety of communication strategies to effectively engage and interact with children and young people, including those with a disability, their families and the collaborative healthcare team.
5. Discuss acute and community healthcare services to support the care needs of children, young people, with and without disability and their caregivers.
6. Examine the role of the nurse in building partnerships and delivering care to children and young people with a disability.

Workload

12 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials and online activities. Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.