BARNPRA3 Clinical Studies in Paediatric Nursing, Level 3 Course description

Practical training takes place at neonatal intensive care units, paediatric intensive care units for older children, paediatric surgery/intermediate care units, postoperative units and/or paediatric medical/intermediate care units. After completing the course, the students are expected to have action competence in the field of paediatric nursing, which means being capable of taking responsibility and demonstrating the ability to make independent assessments in paediatric nursing practice, both in elective and in more acute and complex situation. The students are expected to demonstrate clear progress, take responsibility and, to an increasing extent, demonstrate the ability to make independent assessments in paediatric nursing practice.

Students must have passed BARNPRA20/MBARNPRA20 Clinical Studies in Paediatric Nursing, Level 2 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 advanced knowledge about children's physical, mental and social development
• has advanced knowledge about children's fundamental needs and how complications and developmental damage can be prevented
• has advanced knowledge of paediatric nursing that enables him/her to fulfil the needs of acutely and/or critically ill children and their caregivers, siblings and other family members
• has in-depth knowledge about advanced medical treatment of acutely and/or critically ill children
• 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
• has knowledge of action alternatives in cases of suspicion of neglect or abuse of children

Skills:

The student

• is capable of analysing paediatric nursing problems on the basis of the discipline’s history, traditions, distinctive nature and place in society
• 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 of independent work on practical and theoretical problem-solving relating to the functions and areas of responsibility of a paediatric nurse

• is capable of planning and implementing measures in order of priority on the basis of the needs and resources of children and their caregivers
• is capable of assessing acute situations and implementing measures to maintain/restore vital functions
• is capable of acting competently in acute and problematic situations
• is capable of reducing stress, pain and discomfort in connection with children's acute and/or critical illness and medical treatment
• is capable of administering and evaluating pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain relief
• is capable of looking after the healthy aspects of the child and promoting coping, growth and possibilities for development
• is capable of attending to the needs of children and their caregivers when treatment is unsuccessful
• 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 applying pedagogical and subject didactics principles when informing, teaching and providing guidance to children and caregivers from different cultures, as well as to colleagues and other members of the healthcare team
• is capable of ensuring continuity in the treatment of children through written and oral documentation

• is capable of identifying signs of neglect and child abuse and of initiating necessary measures
• is capable of analysing and taking a critical approach to different sources of information and using them to structure and formulate argumentation in the field

Competence:

The student

• has action competence in the field of paediatric nursing

• is capable of analysing relevant ethical issues in paediatric nursing based on discipline knowledge, research, experience and patient knowledge
• is capable of critical reflection when making choices and of practising paediatric nursing in accordance with ethical principles and healthcare legislation

• is capable of taking a critical approach to the possibilities and limitations of technology in paediatric nursing
• is capable of communicating about issues, analyses and conclusions in paediatric nursing, both with specialists and with the general public
• 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 cooperating with members of his/her own profession and across professions in the treatment of children
• is capable of contributing to new ideas and innovation processes in professional practice

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
• Teaching/guidance of children and their caregivers
• Teaching/guidance of fellow students and/or other health personnel

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.

Not relevant.

Pass/Fail.

The summative assessment is carried out by a representative of the practical training establishment and a representative of the university. The final decision on whether to award a pass or fail grade is made by the university.

BARNPRA3 and MBARNPRA3 overlap 100%.