Course Overview
Focusing on the partnership relationship between the nurse, the child, the family, and the multidisciplinary team, children with a variety of health challenges arising from serious illness are presented in a case study format in order to examine the principles guiding the management of the child’s care. This course builds on the understanding of nursing practice acquired in NSPE 7100, NSPE 7200 and NSPE 7300, by examining the pediatric nurse's role in the context of the patient's experience of selected serious illnesses. Specifically, learners will explore additional comprehensive assessment strategies, strategies to optimize oxygen supply and demand balance in seriously ill patients. Learners will be challenged to make clinical decisions and plan care for selected seriously ill children including those experiencing respiratory insufficiency, intracranial pressure, postoperative cardiac management, cardiac failure, and hemodynamic instability. The child's and family's experience of serious illness and hospitalisation will be explored in some detail.
Prerequisite(s)
- S in NSPE 7300
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$311.80 - $982.79 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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:
- Integrate principles of growth and development, knowledge of anatomy and physiology and familycentered care in the assessment and care of pediatric patients experiencing various serious health challenges.
- Examine pharmacologic agents commonly used to treat various health challenges to inform clinical decision making for serioulsy ill pediatric patients.
- Describe and demonstrate techniques for safe medication administration in pediatric settings for pediatric patients experiencing various health challenges.
- Use knowledge of unique pediatric anatomy and pathophysiology, clinical presentation and comprehensive assessment to critically analyze data, form and prioritize conclusions and plan immediate nursing care to optimize oxygen supply and demand for a pediatric patient.
- Use communication and collaboration skills in order to establish and maintain partnerships with an inter-professional team, families, and pediatric patient with serious illnesses.
- Develop a perspective of the child’s, adolescent’s, and family’s experience with serious illness.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Pediatric Theory 4: The Acutely Ill Child (NSPE 7600) 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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of NSPE 7600 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 61936
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 61936
- $963.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Tara Hodgson
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This is a NET online learning course section. Students must contact the Bookstore to order course materials for this section. This course is delivered in an online format. On the first day of class, log in to www.bcit.ca/learn/ to access your course.
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Required
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Status
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Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of NSPE 7600 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 39928
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 39928
- $982.79 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This is an internet-based learning course section. This course is offered in an online format. Students must contact the Bookstore to order course materials for this section. On the first day of class, log in to www.bcit.ca/learn to access your course.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 41570
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 41570
- $311.80 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This re-registration course section is for students who require a course extension to complete their NET course from the previous term. Re-registration is a one-time only option.
Confirmation
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Status
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