Developing Practical Skills for Nursing Children and Young People 1st Edition by Alan Glasper, Marion Aylott, Cath Battrick ISBN 0340974192 9780340974193

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ISBN 10: 0340974192 
ISBN 13: 9780340974193
Author: Alan Glasper, Marion Aylott, Cath Battrick

Clinical skills are essential to the practice of nursing and learning these skills requires a wealth of both factual knowledge and technical expertise. Supplementing practical teaching, Developing Practical Skills for Nursing Children and Young People is a comprehensive skills text that describes clinical skills in the style of a tutor teaching at

Developing Practical Skills for Nursing Children and Young People 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Foundations of Nursing Children and Young People

Chapter 1: Principles of Child- and Family-Centered Care

• 1.1 Understanding the Unique Needs of Children and Young People
• 1.2 The Role of the Family in Pediatric Nursing
• 1.3 Communication: Age-Appropriate Approaches to Children, Young People, and Parents
• 1.4 Play and Distraction Therapy in Clinical Practice
• 1.5 Legal, Ethical, and Professional Responsibilities in Pediatric Nursing
• 1.6 Safeguarding Children and Young People

Chapter 2: Growth and Development: Implications for Practice

• 2.1 Understanding Developmental Stages: Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-Aged Children, Adolescents
• 2.2 Growth Monitoring: Charts and Assessment
• 2.3 Developmental Milestones and Their Significance for Nursing Care
• 2.4 Psychosocial Development and Its Impact on Illness Experience

Chapter 3: Health Assessment for Children and Young People

• 3.1 Principles of Pediatric Health Assessment: Adapting Techniques to Age
• 3.2 Taking a History from Parents/Guardians and Children/Young People
• 3.3 Physical Examination: Head-to-Toe Assessment, Vital Signs (Age-Specific Norms)
• 3.4 Recognizing Signs of Deterioration and Escalation of Care
• 3.5 Pain Assessment in Children and Young People: Tools and Interpretation

Part II: Core Practical Skills

Chapter 4: Basic Care and Comfort

• 4.1 Hygiene: Bathing, Oral Care, Skin Care for Infants and Children
• 4.2 Feeding and Nutrition: Breastfeeding Support, Formula Feeding, Solid Foods
• 4.3 Fluid Balance: Assessment of Hydration Status, Fluid Charting
• 4.4 Temperature Management: Monitoring and Interventions for Fever/Hypothermia
• 4.5 Comfort Measures: Positioning, Swaddling, Environmental Adaptations
• 4.6 Sleep Promotion in Hospitalized Children

Chapter 5: Medication Administration

• 5.1 Principles of Pediatric Pharmacology: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics in Children
• 5.2 Drug Calculation and Dosage Accuracy: The Importance of Safety
• 5.3 Routes of Administration: Oral, Nasogastric, Rectal, Topical, Inhalational
• 5.4 Parenteral Administration: Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Intradermal Injections
• 5.5 Intravenous Medication Administration: Dilution, Compatibility, Rate Calculation
• 5.6 Patient Identification and Medication Safety Checks

Chapter 6: Respiratory Care Skills

• 6.1 Respiratory Assessment and Monitoring: Respiratory Rate, Effort, Oxygen Saturation
• 6.2 Oxygen Therapy: Nasal Cannula, Face Masks, Humidifiers
• 6.3 Nebulizer Therapy and Inhaler Devices
• 6.4 Airway Clearance Techniques: Suctioning, Chest Physiotherapy
• 6.5 Tracheostomy Care and Management

Chapter 7: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Care Skills

• 7.1 Cardiovascular Assessment: Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Capillary Refill
• 7.2 Peripheral Intravenous (IV) Cannulation: Site Selection, Technique, Care
• 7.3 Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs): Types, Insertion Assistance, Care and Maintenance
• 7.4 Blood Sampling: Venipuncture, Capillary Blood Sampling
• 7.5 Blood Transfusion: Administration and Monitoring

Chapter 8: Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Support Skills

• 8.1 Nasogastric (NG) and Orogastric (OG) Tube Insertion and Management
• 8.2 Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) Care and Feeding
• 8.3 Stoma Care for Pediatric Patients (Colostomy, Ileostomy)
• 8.4 Specimen Collection: Stool, Vomit
• 8.5 Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Administration and Monitoring

Chapter 9: Urinary and Renal Care Skills

• 9.1 Urine Specimen Collection: Clean Catch, Bag Collection, Catheter Specimen
• 9.2 Urinary Catheterization: Insertion and Care (Indwelling, Intermittent)
• 9.3 Suprapubic Catheter Care
• 9.4 Monitoring Urine Output and Fluid Balance
• 9.5 Peritoneal Dialysis Access Care (if applicable to practical nursing role)

Chapter 10: Wound Care and Skin Integrity

• 10.1 Principles of Wound Healing in Children
• 10.2 Assessment of Wounds: Surgical Incisions, Traumatic Wounds, Burns
• 10.3 Wound Cleansing and Dressing Selection
• 10.4 Pressure Injury Prevention and Management
• 10.5 Care of Surgical Drains and Sutures/Staples

Part III: Advanced and Specialized Practical Skills

Chapter 11: Neurological Assessment and Care

• 11.1 Level of Consciousness Assessment: Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale (PGCS)
• 11.2 Seizure Management and Safety
• 11.3 Hydrocephalus and Ventricular Shunt Care (Basic Monitoring)

Chapter 12: Emergency and Resuscitation Skills

• 12.1 Pediatric Basic Life Support (PBLS)
• 12.2 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Overview (Role of the Nurse)
• 12.3 Recognition and Management of Respiratory Distress/Failure
• 12.4 Recognition and Management of Shock
• 12.5 Preparing for and Assisting with Emergency Procedures

Chapter 13: Care of Children with Chronic Illness and Complex Needs

• 13.1 Supporting Children and Families with Long-Term Conditions
• 13.2 Home Care Transition and Parent Education
• 13.3 Managing Technology Dependent Children (e.g., Ventilator-Dependent, TPN)
• 13.4 Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Children and Young People

Part IV: Professional Practice and Skill Development

Chapter 14: Documentation and Record Keeping

• 14.1 Principles of Accurate and Comprehensive Documentation
• 14.2 Electronic Health Records (EHR) in Pediatric Settings
• 14.3 Legal and Ethical Implications of Documentation

Chapter 15: Reflection and Continuous Professional Development

• 15.1 The Importance of Reflective Practice in Skill Development
• 15.2 Clinical Supervision and Mentorship
• 15.3 Identifying Learning Needs and Setting Professional Goals
• 15.4 Utilizing Simulation and Practical Training for Skill Enhancement

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