BARN6000 Paediatrics, Neonatology and Paediatric Surgery Course description

Paediatric nurses have an independent responsibility for their own professional practice in addition to delegated medical tasks and cooperate closely with paediatricians and other members of the healthcare team. In order to perform delegated medical tasks and initiate paediatric nursing measures, the students need to acquire specialist knowledge of pathophysiology, failure of vital functions and intensive care in connection with different medical and surgical conditions in children, as well as relevant related knowledge of anaesthesiology. This knowledge is necessary in order to be capable of observing and interpreting signs of illness in children, implementing nursing measures and participating in, performing and monitoring advanced medical treatment of children.

ABIO6000/MAABI4000, Medisinsk og naturvitenskapelig kunnskap 10 ECTS., must have been approved in order for a student to be permitted to take the exam for this course.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has in-depth knowledge of how paediatric conditions start, develop and are observed and treated
• has in-depth knowledge of neonatal medicine (neonatology), paediatrics, paediatric surgery, neurosurgery and intensive medical treatment of children
• has in-depth knowledge of pharmacological treatment of children
• has knowledge of different types of anaesthesia and their after-effects
• has in-depth knowledge of the treatment of pain and nausea in children
• has in-depth knowledge of factors and illness that affect children's mental health
• has in-depth knowledge of principles for administration of medical equipment used in paediatric surgery, neonatal medicine, paediatric medicine and intensive care medical treatment of children

Skills

The student

• is capable of analysing and taking a critical approach to theories and methods in paediatric medicine, paediatric surgery, anaesthesiology and pharmacological treatment of children
• is capable of independent work on theoretical problem-solving relating to prescribed medical treatment of children delegated to him/her by a doctor
• is capable of analysing and taking a critical approach to knowledge of pathophysiology and failure of vital functions as a basis for observing and interpreting signs of illness in children

Competence

The student

• is capable of analysing relevant academic and research ethics issues in neonatology, paediatrics and paediatric surgery

Lectures and self-study.

Students must have passed BARNPRA10/MPBARNPRA10 Clinical Studies in Paediatric Nursing, Level 1 in order to start this course.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has in-depth knowledge about children's physical, mental and social development
• has in-depth knowledge about children's fundamental needs and how complications and developmental damage can be prevented
• has in-depth knowledge of diseases in children, their treatment and any related complications
• has in-depth knowledge of how children express symptoms, pain and anxiety
• has in-depth knowledge about maintaining and restoring vital functions if they are threatened
• has in-depth knowledge about children's experiences, reactions and needs in connection with acute, critical or chronic illness, in a multicultural perspective
• has in-depth knowledge about the experiences, reactions and needs of parents and siblings when a child is acutely, critically or chronically ill, in a multicultural perspective
• is familiar with action alternatives in cases of suspicion of neglect or abuse of children

Skills

The student

• is capable of analysing and taking a critical approach to theories and methods in paediatric nursing
• is capable of observing, assessing and identifying a child's general and special needs, resources and problems
• is capable of preventing complications, infections, traumatic experiences and developmental damage caused by examinations, treatment and hospital stays
• is capable of practising paediatric nursing with respect for children's autonomy, integrity and dignity
• is capable of communicating and interacting in relation to a child's age and developmental stage, the experiences of the child and his/her caregivers/siblings and the situation
• is capable of using knowledge about how children express symptoms, pain and anxiety to map, assess, prevent, treat and relieve children's pain and discomfort
• is capable, with some supervision, of work on practical and theoretical problem-solving relating to the paediatric nurse's functions and areas of responsibility:
  • is capable of planning and implementing measures in order of priority on the basis of the needs and resources of children and their parents
  • is capable of assessing acute situations and implementing measures to maintain/restore vital functions
  • is capable of looking after the healthy aspects of the child, promoting coping, and maintaining hope, quality of life and meaning
  • is capable of evaluating and quality assuring his/her own work
  • is capable of using advanced medical equipment while focusing on the child's safety
  • is capable of cooperating with caregivers and making use of their competence in paediatric nursing, depending on their wishes and resources and the child¿s condition
  • is capable of implementing measures to promote a sense of security
  • is capable of informing, providing guidance to and teaching children and caregivers from different cultural backgrounds
  • is capable of critical reflection when making choices and acting in an ethically and legally satisfactory manner
  • is capable of ensuring continuity in the treatment of children through written and oral documentation
  • is capable, with some supervision, of identifying signs of neglect and child abuse

Competence

The student

• is capable, with some supervision, of analysing relevant ethical issues in paediatric nursing based on relevant discipline knowledge, research, experience and patient knowledge
• is capable, with some supervision, of critical reflection when making choices and of practising paediatric nursing in accordance with ethical principles and healthcare legislation
• is capable of participating actively in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary cooperation on patient treatment in accordance with his/her own competence and applicable ethical principles and healthcare legislation
• is capable of benefitting from supervision and demonstrating the ability to reflect on his/her own actions

Simulation and supervised practical training.

The following coursework requirements must be met before a student can receive an assessment for the course:

• The student's specification of learning outcomes for the course
• The student must submit at least one written assessment per month.
• Attendance in compulsory activities
  • Simulation

The assessment is based on the learning outcomes for the course, the student's specification of the learning outcomes and the formative assessment made of the student during the practical training period.

An attendance requirement applies to practical training. In order to pass a practical training course, the student must have attended at least 90% of the planned activities in each course. Students must make up for absence exceeding 10% by agreement with the lecturer and the practical training establishment. If a student¿s absence exceeds 20%, he/she will fail the course. Students who fail a period of practical training must retake the whole training period.

Pass-Fail.