On completion of the programme, the participant will be able to:

• Demonstrate effective nursing care of a child who requires mechanical ventilation
• Demonstrate knowledge of the care of a child with altered cardiovascular function
• Critically discuss the principles of care for a child with altered renal, neurological and gastrointestinal functions
• Critically discuss the nursing care of a neonate and their family within the PICU
• Demonstrate a systematic approach to the assessment and management of paediatric pain and sedation
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with children, families and the multidisciplinary team

Content related to the effective nursing care of a child who requires mechanical ventilation.
A systematic approach to the assessment and management of paediatric pain and sedation
The principles of care for a child with altered renal, neurological and gastrointestinal functions
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with children, families and the multidisciplinary team
Physical and psychosocial support

Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland
 Deemed suitable for this programme by the Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical Nurse Facilitator
 Employed in PICU (CHI at Crumlin & CHI at Temple St) for a minimum of 16 weeks prior to commencing programme
 Successful completion of individual preceptorship, IV Therapy Management Assessment and Basic Ventilation Study Day
 Successful completion of Anatomy and Physiology Workbook prior to commencing the programme

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

The purpose of clinical assessment in this programme is to give structured feedback to learners and capture what they have learnt, understood and can apply to their nursing practice. The assessment strategy for this programme includes two assessments, both of which must be attained to successfully pass the entire programme. Participants receive individual feedback on their progress and academic work. If a learner has any concerns about their grades, requests for additional feedback should be made in writing to the nurse tutor in the CCNE within two weeks of publication of results.