Pediatric nursing

Degree programme specification

The graduate is able to independently provide individual nursing care and support to children of all age groups. He/she is able to carry out a visiting service, evaluate the home environment from the point of view of ensuring the healthy development of the child, provide advice and assistance in the areas of hygiene, breastfeeding, nutrition, defecation, provision of a mandatory vaccination plan, preventive examinations and dispensary care, prevention of accidents, domestic violence, bullying and addiction in childhood. She participates in births, performs the first treatment of newborns, including the possible initiation of resuscitation, and educates mothers in the care of newborns. It assesses the child's current state of health and biopsychosocial and spiritual needs in all age periods.

The graduate is able to methodically lead and organize educational care for children of all age groups, develop programs of educational care and educational activities, recommend environmental modification, suitable toys and educational aids.

Study plans

Pediatric nursing

full-time, single-subject

Pediatric nursing

combined, single-subject

Studies

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Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:
- perform all activities of a health care professional with professional competence according to Act No. 96/2004 Coll. and Decree No. 55/2011 Coll.) and the WHO European Strategy
- monitor the child, his/her family and community and care for them with a holistic approach. Carry out health education and participate in prevention
- organise and participate in campaigns to promote health and prevent illness, injury, bullying, domestic violence and risky behaviour in childhood
- identify and assess the physical, mental, social and spiritual needs of children of all ages
- provide first aid to the newborn and child with respect to their age
- care for children in a health care facility, to carry out examinations and treatment measures as indicated by the physician. To treat children with various diseases including cancer and to ensure dying with dignity
- participate in research in a multidisciplinary team
Regulated Professions
- Child nurse