• Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Theory 
• Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Practicum 

Credits :           6 credits

This course explores the assessment, monitoring and nursing management of common problems for children with critical condition by applying nursing process and Neuman’s system model. Drug administration and fluid therapy are also introduced. The principles and techniques of child’s life-support as well as the utilization of the equipment will be focused.

The training program enables trainees to Gain knowledge and develop a good attitude in pediatric critical care, including convince about biopsychosocial needs of family and child. Also to gain ability in analyzing applying Neuman’s system model and decision making for pediatric critical care nursing.

1. Explain the responses of children and families to critical condition.   
2. Explain assessing methods and monitoring for children with critical problems.
3. Identify principles and methods of medication, nutrition, and fluid replacement for children with critical condition.
4. Define principles and techniques for the resuscitation of children.
5. Explain how to prepare, utilize, and maintain the equipment used in caring for children in critical condition.
6. Applying Neuman’s system model for pediatric critical patients.

Methods of Teaching :

1. Special lecture
2. Group discussion
3. Seminar
4. Demonstration & return-demonstration
5. Case based learning
6. Situational based learning
7. Problem based learning
8. Concept mapping

The grading system will comprise of nine scales: A, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D

References:

Ball, J. and Bindler, R. (1995). Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children. Norwalk: Appleton & Lange.
Betz, C.L., Hunsberger, M.M., and Wright, S. (1994). Family-Centered: Nursing Care of Children. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.
Catalano, J.T. (1998). American Nursing Review for Critical Care Nursing Certification. 2nded. Pennsylvania: Springhouse.
Chang, A.C. et. Al. (1998). Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care. Baltimore: Williams & Wikins.
Curley, Martha A.Q., Smith, J.B., and Molney-Harmon, P.A. (1996). Critical Care Nursing of Infants and Children.  Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.
Fran, M.H. (1992). Nursing Care of the Critically III Child. 2nd ed. St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book, Inc.
Foster, R.L., Hunsherger, M. and Anderson J. (1989). Family-Centered Nursing Care of Children.  Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.
Gulanick, M. et al. (1994). Nursing Care Plans: Nursing Diagnosis and Intervention. 3rd  ed. St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book, Inc.
Kelly, S.J. (1994). Pediatric Emergency Nursing. 2nd ed. Norwalk: Appleton & Lange.
Marenstein, G.B. and Gardner, S.L. (1998). Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care.4th ed. St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book Inc.
Marks, M.G. (1994).  Introduction Pediatric Nursing. 4th ed. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Compnay.
Nelson, W.E. et al. (1996).  Textbook of Pediatrics. 15th ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.
Thompson, E.D. (1995). Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing. Philadelphia : W.B. Saunders Company.
Wong, D.L. (1995). Whaley & Wong’s: Nursing Care of Infants and Children. 5th ed. St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book Inc.

• Journal of Advanced Nursing.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• AACn Clinical Issues : Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care.

Credits :           5 credits

Upon completing this course the trainees will be able to:

1. Provide appropriate pediatric critical care nursing through nursing process and nursing theories.
2. Assess and monitor symptoms and signs which are high risk for life.
3. Practice nursing skills and select appropriate equipment related to the children’s condition.

1. Create nursing care plan and apply to appropriate  nursing  theories 
2. Provide holistic care for neonates and children with critical condition
3. Nursing care conference / case incident conference
4. Nursing round
5. Clinical project / Clinical research
6. Special lecture

Evaluation Methods :
A trainee’s grade will be determined by the achievement in the following areas

The grading system will comprise of nine scales: A, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D.

Course Requirements :

1. Nursing practice time at least  90%
2. Total score  at least  70%

Clinical Placement :

Queen Sirikit National Institiute of Child Health, Bangkok in 3 areas :

• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• Neonatal Surgical Unit
• Newborn  Intensive Care Unit