The student will be able to use critical thinking to apply knowledge from nursing and other disciplines in the care of childbearing and parenting families

Students will be able to use critical thinking to apply knowledge from nursing and other disciplines in the care of infants, children, adolescents and their families

Synthesize physiologic, developmental, and psychosocial knowledge to analyze the adaptations of the perinatal person; Evaluate how social, structural, environmental, and policy determinants of health influence reproductive and family outcomes; Appraise and apply evidence-based interventions to promote wellness, prevent complications, and manage high-risk reproductive and perinatal conditions; Integrate leadership and communication competencies to coordinate interprofessional, person-centered, and family-inclusive reproductive care across the lifespan; Integrate principles of reproductive justice and ethics to advocate for equitable care and informed decision-making for all birthing individuals; Analyze neonatal growth, adaptation, and developmental trajectories across varying levels of risk to inform evidence-informed nursing management

Evaluate physiological, psychosocial, and pathophysiological adaptations of the childbearing person and fetus/neonate to conduct comprehensive assessments of the perinatal family; Provide safe, equitable, and therapeutic nursing care to individuals and the perinatal family across varying levels of risk and complexity, integrating cultural, social, and environmental contexts to inform clinical reasoning; Collaborate effectively with individuals, families, and interprofessional teams to optimize reproductive health outcomes through communication, advocacy, and shared decision-making; Integrate advanced pharmacologic principles and current evidence to ensure safe medication management during the perinatal period; Integrate ethical reasoning, professional accountability, and reflective practice to guide nursing actions in perinatal scenarios; Exemplify professional behaviors through leadership, accountability, and role modeling in professional conduct, including reliability, appearance, communication, and decision-making

Synthesize nursing and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze normal and altered physical and psychosocial growth and development patterns from infancy through adolescence, including application of theoretical frameworks to inform clinical reasoning and judgment; Implement and evaluate evidence-based preventive interventions and population-focused risk reduction strategies for pediatric populations and families, incorporating principles of health equity, social determinants of health, and cultural responsiveness; Develop and evaluate evidence-based care for pediatric patients and families experiencing health alterations, integrating person-centered care principles and systems-based practice approaches; Critically evaluate and advocate for policy changes and system-level interventions that address current trends, structural barriers, and health disparities affecting pediatric populations, demonstrating leadership in advancing health equity and transforming healthcare delivery systems

Synthesize developmental theories of Piaget and Erickson to conduct developmental assessments from infancy through adolescence, identify developmental variations and risk factors, and translate findings into developmentally supportive interventions to promote optimal growth and well-being; Demonstrate competence in conducting comprehensive and focused physical assessments on pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence, integrating developmental considerations, family-centered approaches, and culturally responsive techniques and distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings; Synthesize pediatric assessments to formulate evidence-based nursing concept maps to guide care that addresses complex health needs across multiple settings (acute hospital, primary care, outpatient, and community); Demonstrate effective communication strategies across interprofessional teams, patients, families, and communities; Demonstrate exemplary professional behaviors including integrity, appropriate professional presence, ethical conduct, confidentiality, and advocacy

At the successful completion of this practicum, students will be able to: 1) Perform a complete physical, psychological and social health assessment incorporating principles of child development, health promotion and health maintenance; 2) Provide developmentally appropriate teaching, counseling, and anticipatory guidance; 3) Apply preventive interventions and risk reduction strategies for infants through adolescents, and their families; 4) Evaluate cultural, spiritual, ethical, legal, financial, and policy factors that influence care in the clinical environment through a social justice lens; 5) Implement evidence-based, developmentally supportive plans of care for pediatric patients and their families; 6) Modify management plans according to clinical responses and changes in condition; 7) Utilize technology to manage information, support decision-making, deliver care, and evaluate outcomes; 8) Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration and relationship building with patients, families, and interprofessional team members; 9) Analyze quality issues in the clinical setting, prioritizing patient safety and cost effectiveness

Students are expected to use the specialty information to further enhance their understanding of their research phenomenon