Category: Pediatric Nursing

Hello, hello my nursing friends! Welcome back to class. Today we are talking about a virus that can not only be detrimental to your patients health but requires some pretty unique interventions. Ever heard of Acute Croup, a.k.a Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis? Ever wonder its signs and symptoms and how to treat croup? Well, today we will be reviewing what causes Croup, it’s clinical manifestations, some unique nursing…

If you are a pediatric nurse, bronchiolitis might be everyday news for you. It is a diagnosis we see very often in the pediatric population. If you are a nursing student, you’re probably asking yourself “What in the world is bronchiolitis?” Well, you’re about to find out. Today we are talking Bronchiolitis, it’s most common cause of infection, signs and symptoms and…

As a pediatric nurse, one of the first things you will realize is that a crying child will not be an easy assessment. Normally in nursing school you are taught to perform a head to toe assessment, and this is definitely the preferred way, however when it comes to children you have to get creative. This is because children can sometimes be fearful of healthcare providers, associating them with &#8220…