Pediatrics

Pediatric Developmental Paper Introduction It is important to understand all aspects of life, including the development of children. Children are a continuously growing and developing population. As a pediatric nurse, a developmental understanding of each patient is vital to productive care. An assessment provides an overall idea of the patient’s illness, prognosis, and pertinent information concerning the teaching needs of the patient. The purpose of the developmental paper is to better…

The concept of cancer has always fascinated me and it would me so much to me to be able to help those who are being affected by cancer cells. Specializing in pediatrics is somewhat of a new choice. As I think more about my future and the kind of doctor I want to be, I have realized that I truly want to help those who haven’t been given the chance to make mistakes, grow up, and see the world. Helping children with…

When focusing on clinical rotations you have a certain dress code that you have to follow and it also applies to when you become a pediatric nurse practitioner. In general, any nurse’s dress code no matter what your specialty is will always be scrubs. Scrubs are shirts or tunic-style tops and trouser combinations (Britt, pg. 2). Anything regarding hair, piercings, and tattoos are included in dress codes for clinical settings and hospitals (Dusseault, pg.2). If any of these things aren’t covered…

the very department that sets these requirements, the vaccines that each and every student must be administered are: DT, a diphtheria and tetanus vaccine for pediatric children, Td, another vaccine for diphtheria and tetanus but made for children 7 years and older, DTaP, a vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis in pediatric children, Tdap, once again a vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis but in…

In general, pediatric epilepsy consists of transient cardiac events. Adult seizures, particularly those with underlying cardiovascular conditions, pose risk to the cardiovascular system, including cardiac ischemia. Respiratory changes are possible across the lifespan, from infants to older adults. Cardiac function seems to be dependent upon the type of seizure occurring. The majority of complex partial, tonic-clonic and temporal lobe seizures are associated with increased heart rate. This…

I want to be a pediatric oncology nurse. I woke in a children’s hospital now and the oncology floor is my favorite floor to be on. The turnaround rate for our children’s hospital is very quick, therefore you cannot form relationships with your patients. I think that I need…

Pediatric School RN Visit Journal 1. What are the goals of school health? The overall goal of school health is to assist students as much as they can to succeed during their journey of learning. If the students are healthy they are able to attend class and if they can attend class then they continue their education. 2. What are the health services available to individuals/groups? This school offers a referral for free shots for students that are in need, therefore, his helps promote a…

are: dolls, the Barbie dream house, a princess costume, and much more. I always asked for a doctor playset. Playing doctor was my favorite game in the world as a child. I have always known that when I grow up, I will be a doctor, specifically a Pediatric Oncologist. I hope to major in Psychology because since I plan on going to medical school, psychology will be an important field of study. I enjoy the study of the mind and behavior. Since I plan on pursuing a profession where I will be…

associations total over one hundred; increasing when factoring in international organizations (Matthews, 2012). I am currently a certified pediatric nurse (CPN). I was certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). I have held my CPN certification for two years. PNCB is a nursing organization that certifies pediatric nurses and pediatric nurse practitioners (PNP) in acute and primary care settings. PNCB was started in 1975 and has continued to grow and expand over the…

Teaching IV Therapy to Pediatric Nurses One of the most common skills that is required of a nurse today is to be able to start a peripheral IV. While all nursing students go through IV therapy and understand the anatomy and concept of putting an IV in an adult, pediatric patients bring a different type of strain, not only to the nurse, but to the patient as well. This article focused on several important considerations when placing a peripheral IV in a pediatric patient and specific…