PNSG 1640 – Pediatric Nursing
Covers growth and development, health promotion, and nursing care of infants, children, and adolescents experiencing acute and chronic health conditions.
Clinical Facilities Utilized
Clinical experiences may occur in a variety of healthcare settings including: • Kids-R-Kids • Gwinnett County Public Schools • Simulation laboratories and virtual simulation environments when appropriate
Clinical Expectations Students are expected to:
Preparation • Arrive prepared for all clinical experiences. • Review patient diagnoses, medications, laboratory values, treatments, and nursing interventions before clinical. • Complete assigned care plans, clinical paperwork, and required readings.
Attendance and Punctuality
• Attend all scheduled clinical experiences. • Notify the clinical instructor before clinical begins if an emergency prevents attendance. • Arrive on time; excessive tardiness or absences may result in clinical failure.
Professionalism
• Demonstrate professional behavior, accountability, and respect. • Follow facility policies and the nursing chain of command. • Maintain professional communication with patients, families, staff, and faculty.
Patient Safety
• Provide safe nursing care at all times. • Maintain infection control standards. • Follow medication administration guidelines and administer medications only under instructor supervision. • Successfully complete required medication calculation competencies.
Confidentiality
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations. • Protect patient privacy and confidentiality at all times. • Never remove patient information from clinical sites or post patient information on social media.
Clinical Performance
• Earn a satisfactory (S) rating in clinical. • Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and patient care. • Meet all course and clinical objectives to progress in the program.
Uniform and Equipment
• Wear the approved PN uniform with GTC patch and student identification badge. • Bring required clinical tools including a stethoscope, watch with second hand, penlight, black pen, scissors/hemostat, and any site-specific requirements. • Maintain professional appearance and follow dress code policies.
Simulation and Assignments
• Participate in simulation activities, pre-conference, post-conference, reflections, DocuCare assignments, and clinical journals as required. • Complete all assigned clinical documentation on time.
Core Program Expectations Students are expected to demonstrate: • Teamwork and collaboration • Professional communication • Critical thinking and clinical judgment • Patient-centered care • Accountability and safety in all clinical settings
