Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module the student will be able to:
1. Identify and prioritise the relevant problems relating to individual care needs of an infant, child or young person with altered gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, special senses or haematological function.
2. Create an individualised plan of care using a case study approach for an infant, child or young person and their family relevant to the module.
3. Demonstrate a greater understanding of the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes required of the children’s nurse in supporting the infant, child, young person and their family living with; altered gastrointestinal, altered special sensory and haematological function.
4. Draw upon the literature and evidence-based practice to support and discuss the nursing care required for children and their families living with alterations in gastrointestinal, special senses or haematological function.
5. Recognise the needs of children and parents in preparation for discharge and ongoing community care, including resources and support groups available to children and their families to aide their return home and resume education normal activities.