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Child health nursing is an area of nursing and medical practice with a focus on providing holistic care to infants, children and adolescents. It differs from pediatrics, in that the emphasis in pediatrics is ill-health and the alleviation of symptoms or disease. One of the major principles of pediatric nursing is the concept of family centered care. Pediatric nurses function to support the family by providing nursing care that the family cannot perform, educating and supporting them to maintain their normal caring activities and actively viewing the parents as partners in the care process.. Another word for child health nursing is pediatric nursing. [edit] See also
[edit] Pediatric Nursing (Child Health Nursing)Early Child Health Care "Children have not always been in the valued position they hold now in most families. In the past the well being of children depended on the economic and cultural conditions of the society. In times of economic instability children were viewed as expendable. For example in Europe, after the weakening of the Roman Empire children were sold to pay off parent’s debt. In other societies children were greatly valued. In Roman and Greek civilizations children were educated and all there physical needs were met. Also in North America during the 17th and 18th centuries, when European settlements were trying to expand, children were valued because of the desire to increase the population."[1] Development of Child Health Care "Child health care came from the recognition that the emotional needs of hospitalized children usually weren’t met. Children were very often prepared improperly for tests and procedures. Also visiting was very controlled and even discouraged. Child health care now recognizes and respects the pivotal role of the family in the lives of both well and ill children. It supports the families in their natural care giving roles and parents and professionals are viewed as equals in a partnership committed to providing the best health care for the child."[2] Child Health Care "In the twentieth century children are highly valued throughout the world. In Europe, Asia, and America there are programs for child health and welfare that serve to meet the needs of children. In developing countries, international organizations and national organizations from developed countries help to assist in raising the level of childcare."[3] Pediatrics "Pediatrics is the study and care of sick and healthy children. The word pediatrics comes from the Greek and means “child-cure.” Pediatrics includes the growth and development of a person from birth through adolescence. It also works with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders affecting children."[4] Becoming a Pediatric Nurse "Pediatric nurses are registered nurses who specialize in caring for children. They graduate from a nursing school within a college or university and then take an exam called the NCLEX to become a nurse. All nursing students learn to care for children through classes and clinical experiences and to specialize in pediatrics a nurse will apply to work in a site that serves pediatric patients. These sites usually offer classroom and clinical experience directed to the unique characteristics of the children. After gaining experience the pediatric nurse will then take an exam to become a Certified Pediatric Nurse. The nurse can then pursue advanced education to earn a master’s degree in nursing and become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pediatrics. "[5] The Pediatric Nurse "Child health care nurses today must be able to communicate and teach children of different ages and levels of development and education. They have to be able to think critically and use the nursing process. The nursing process consists of five steps, which include: 1. Assessment 2. Nursing diagnosis 3. Planning 4. Implementation of the plan 5. Evaluation. "[2] "In a study done by the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, to identify the roles and responsibilities of a typical pediatric nurse, they found that some of the most frequent activities include: maintaining privacy and confidentiality of the patient and family, differentiating normal and abnormal physical findings, serving as a child advocate, involving the family and child in plan of care, determining needs based on symptoms, and medicating based on age appropriate guidelines."[6] "Pediatric nurses may practice in many different settings and in a number of different roles."[7] "The pediatric nurse serves as not only a caregiver but also a teacher, collaborator, researcher and child and family advocate. The nurse as a caregiver takes care of infants, children and their families in times of illness, injury, recovery and wellness. The nurse will look over the child’s health history, assess the child’s needs, monitor the growth and development of the child, and provide treatment and care. Pediatric nurses are also teachers. They prepare the child for procedures, surgery, and hospitalization by telling them what happens and what to expect. They also teach parents how to provide care, watch for important signs, and increase the child’s comfort. Nurses also teach both children and parents about immunizations, safety, healthy care, socialization and discipline. Pediatric nurses are also collaborators. They work together with other members of health care, such as dietitians, social workers, physicians, and others, to take care of the child’s needs. A nurse is also a researcher; they research last techniques and cures for illnesses. Lastly they serve as an advocate for the child and also the family. Sometimes the wishes and needs of the child and family are ignored in the effort to treat and cure and it is the nurse’s job to make sure the rights of the child and family are met. "[2]
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