Course Overview
An elective course in the Pediatric Nursing Specialty Program, this course is intended to provide students with additional clinical practice. The course learning intentions, learning activities, and evaluation strategies are established once the student and the course tutor have determined what a student’s learning needs are. The course may be used to provide novice pediatric nurses with additional time to focus on the basics, or it may be used to provide clinical practice in an area not addressed in the required clinical courses.
Prerequisite(s)
- S in NSPE 7500
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$996.53
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
As a healthcare practitioner, you are expected to follow professional standards of practice throughout all SN programs and courses. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Perform comprehensive assessments on pediatric patients in a systematic manner in relation to a selected area of pediatric nursing practice.
- Document and articulate assessment findings and patient and nursing concerns in a systematic and comprehensive manner.
- Provide competent nursing care to pediatric patients and their families that acknowledges and encourages collaboration with the patient, their families and other health care providers.
- Provide safe, competent, and ethical nursing care for pediatric patients with experiencing anticipatory pain or situational pain.
- Initiate peripheral IV therapy, manage complex infusions, manage complications of central lines, and administer IV direct medications to pediatric patients.
- Assess learning needs of pediatric patients/families and provide instructions to help them learn the required knowledge and skills to manage illness and health.
- Safely prepare, administer and monitor medications for pediatric patients.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Pediatric Preceptorship (NSPE 7900) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Pediatric Nursing Specialty (Standard Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of NSPE 7900 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 31880
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 31880
- $996.53 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Other |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Tara Hodgson
Course outline
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Clinical lab format.
- This is a clinical section. Department Approval is required for registration into this course. Contact the Program Head at 604-412-7548. This course is delivered in a paper-based format. Students need to contact the Bookstore for their course materials for this section.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of NSPE 7900 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 41212
Dates
Jan 04 - Mar 19 Loading
- CRN 41212
- $996.53 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Mar 19 | N/A | N/A | Other |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Tara Hodgson
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Clinical lab format.
- Departmental approval is required for this course. Please contact the Program Head at 604-412-7548 for approval prior to registration. This is a CLINICAL course section.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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