Pediatric Nursing
Pediatric Nursing (As per INC Syllabus)
Fourth Edition
Parul Datta MSc (N) (Delhi Univ.)
Independent Nursing Professional and Neonatal Nursing Faculty Department of Neonatology Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER) and Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial (SSKM) Hospital Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Ex-Principal Nursing Officer School of Nursing District Hospital Howrah, West Bengal, India
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Pediatric Nursing
First Edition: 2007
Second Edition: 2009
Reprint: 2010
Third Edition: 2014
Fourth Edition: 2018
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I am extremely pleased to present the fourth edition of Pediatric Nursing. This textbook was first published in 2007; second edition in 2009 and third edition in the year 2014 with reprint in 2010. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the readers for their exceptional and remarkable acceptance of this textbook.
As per opinion of some readers and reviewers, the textbook provides a concise overview of child health nursing, as it is designed to make learning easier by including more practical, relevant and important aspects but avoiding huge details of information. The book is student-friendly which is very useful for all nursing students of diploma and undergraduate courses, because it includes different aspects of common childhood conditions in illness and wellness which are seen in the community and facility levels. Both General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) and BSc Nursing students can refer the textbook to clarify basic concepts of child health nursing. Postgraduate students can also refer this book to recapitulate their basic knowledge and information.
This edition is enriched with latest statistical data related to Child Health and a Glossary with important terminologies for in-hand reference. It also has some additions of important topics on neonatal and childhood problems.
I hope this textbook will serve as a useful guide for understanding the fundamental ideas related to child healthcare. Ultimately, this will help to provide a significant contribution by the nursing professionals working for the children in hospitals and community, especially in low resource settings areas.
Suggestions and comments will be gladly accepted to modify the textbook and to make it more useful in next edition. Furthermore, the readers can consult Indian and Foreign reference books, journals and websites for in-depth study of child health along with this book to have up-to-date knowledge and practice.
Parul Datta
Preface to the First Edition
‘With the birth of every child, man may calculate that God is still hopeful about the World He created’ (Wordsworth). But healthy survival of the children is threatened in every moment. Child health problems are shocking and alarming throughout the world, especially in the developing countries. Expert and empathetic approach is essential to minimize these problems and to reduce the inexcusable causes of childhood morbidity, mortality and disability.
A pediatric nurse is the key person in child care team. It is expected that a pediatric nurse should have competence and good judgment based on specialized up-to-date knowledge, skill and positive attitude. A clinical nurse should be enriched to understand the problems of the children and to help them whenever needed. So the pediatric nurse needs special preparation in child health to contribute towards healthy child, the future productive and creative individual.
Being a teacher of General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) Curriculum for 15 years, I felt the need for a textbook on Pediatric Nursing for GNM students. When I received the proposal, I had decided to accept this work in spite of my hardwork schedule.
This book is fully in accordance with the new GNM syllabus as recommended by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). Keeping in mind the level of the students, I have tried to use simple language and clarify the complicated aspects concisely with rational, as relevant for the need of the students.
It seems that the book will be helpful to the nurses working in the clinical areas and community to review their knowledge and practice in different aspects of child care. I think interest and practice with up-to-date knowledge will contribute to develop confidence in them.
Most references used in the preparation of this title are from the books and journals, written by the eminent Indian authors. Foreign books, WHO newsletters, journals and periodicals are also reviewed for preparation of the contents. I have tried with best effort to prepare and enrich the book considering the level of the students and placement of the course according to the INC Syllabus. Unintentional mistakes are regretted and will be rectified.
Suggestions for further enrichment of the book will be gladly accepted. Constructive criticism and comments are always welcomed. I hope my efforts will be useful to the nursing students and nursing personnel working for the children.
Parul Datta
Acknowledgments
It gives me immense pleasure to acknowledge all renowned authors and publishers of various medical and nursing books, journals, manuals, periodicals and websites which I have used as guidelines for preparing and updating the content of this book.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all members of Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India, for their intense effort and excellent expertise for publication and promotion of this textbook.
I am really grateful to all members of Kolkata branch of Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd for continuous encouragement towards completion of the fourth edition of the book.
Special thanks to Mr Sukanta Das and Mrs Moumita Das for their tireless efforts during processing of the manuscript.
Special acknowledgments are made with my heartfelt thanks to all reviewers, students and readers of this textbook for exceptional acceptance of this textbook.
My sincere gratitude to all my seniors, colleagues, friends and well-wishers for their cooperation and constructive suggestions.
I wish to express my indebtedness to my parents, teachers and family members who made me confident to accept the challenging work and for their continuous support during the hard working period for preparation of this book.
Above all, I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to Almighty God for His grace in completion of fourth edition of this textbook.
INC Syllabus
Child Health Nursing
Placement: GNM Second Year
Course Description
This course is designed to help the students to develop and understand the concept of child health, the trends in child care and the health problems of children. This shall enable the students to meet the needs of the children, in health and sickness.
General Objective
Upon completion of this course, the students shall able to:
- Explain the concept of child health, the principles underlying child care trends in pediatric nursing.
- Describe normal growth and development of children, so as to recognize the deviations for normal health and care of healthy children.
- Demonstration skill in meeting the needs of the sick infants and children based on the IMNCI (Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness) guidelines of Government of India (GoI).
Total hours: 70
Unit | Learning objective | Content | Hours | Teaching learning activities | Assessment methods | Chapter |
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I |
| Introduction
| 5 |
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II |
| Growth and development
| 15 |
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III |
| The sick child
Pediatric procedures
| 8 |
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IV |
| Disorders and health problems of a child
| 6 |
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V |
| Child with congenital disorders Etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, complications and medical, surgical and nursing management of children with:
Defects of Cardiovascular System (CVS) Cyanotic and acyanotic
| 15 |
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VI |
| Children with various disorders and diseases Etiology, signs and symptoms, complications, prevention, medical, surgical and nursing management of:
| 15 |
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VII |
| Child welfare services
| 6 |
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Child Health Nursing
Placement: BSc Nursing Third Year
Time: Theory: 90 hours
Practical: 300 hours
Internship: 145 hours
Course Description
This course is designed for developing an understanding of the modern approach to child-care, identification, prevention and nursing management of common health problems of neonates and children.
Unit | Time (Hrs) | Learning objectives | Content | Teaching learning activities | Assessment methods | Chapter |
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I | 15 |
| Introduction Modern concepts of childcare
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II | 25 |
| The healthy child
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III | 15 |
| Nursing care of a neonate
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IV | 10 | Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI) | ||||
V | 23 |
| Nursing management in common childhood diseases
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VI | 12 |
| Management of behavioral and social problems in children
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