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Response 1

Hello,

Thank you for your post. Your extensive 25 years of nursing experience is an incredible strength that will undoubtedly support your transition into the role of an FNP. Your diverse background equips you with a strong clinical foundation and critical thinking skills, essential when working with any patient population, including paediatrics. Of course, you may have little experience working directly with young children: Adol Wk1 Response.

Still, the relationships you have built over the years and the abilities you have developed will translate well in the intended position. Clinicians with broad general nursing backgrounds yearn to perform well in new specialities and, hence, can recognize and meet patient needs, as seen in this study by (Mlambo et al., 2021).

To build your confidence in pediatric care, consider pursuing Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or enrolling in workshops focusing on pediatric assessment and management. Indeed, these opportunities can help overcome the lack of experience and practice in treating such clients in a more practice-based manner. Furthermore, participation in up-to-date guidelines like those issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics can ensure one is on par with the best practice (Teela et al., 2023).

You highlighted that parents often seek urgent care due to convenience, even when primary care providers are available. This insight is critical, as it underscores the importance of being prepared for a wide range of conditions in a fast-paced setting. Familiarizing yourself with common pediatric presentations seen in urgent care, such as upper respiratory infections, fevers, and minor injuries, can enhance your readiness for this environment (Boudreau et al., 2022).

A question for reflection: Have you identified specific areas in pediatric care, such as developmental milestones or medication dosing, that you feel less confident in? Pinpointing these areas can help you focus your learning and maximize your preparation for clinical practice. Your excitement to learn about paediatrics is evident, and this enthusiasm will undoubtedly fuel your success in this area.

References

Boudreau, A., Hamling, A., Pont, E., Pendergrass, T. W., & Richerson, J. (2022). Pediatric Primary Health Care: The Central Role of Pediatricians in Maintaining Children’s Health in Evolving Health Care Models. Pediatrics, 149(2). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2021-055553

Mlambo, M., Silén, C., & McGrath, C. (2021). Lifelong learning and nurses’ continuing professional development, a meta-synthesis of the literature. BMC Nursing, 20(62), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00579-2

Teela, L., Verhagen, L. E., van Oers, H. A., Kramer, E. E. W., Daams, J. G., Gruppen, M. P., Santana, M. J., Grootenhuis, M. A., & Haverman, L. (2023). Pediatric patient engagement in clinical care, research and intervention development: a scoping review. Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41687-023-00566-y

Response 2

Hello,

This is a great post. Your progressive career trajectory, starting as an LPN and advancing to pursue an FNP degree, demonstrates remarkable dedication and adaptability. This journey has brought you a wide variety of experiences that will provide a sound foundation for your future practice.

Communication and rapport with patients are some of the most valuable assets. Good communication and relational skills will afford trust and benefit to the patients, particularly when in those high-pressure moments in paediatric life (Riley et al., 2021).

Your concern about the limited experience with paediatrics and staying current with evolving guidelines is understandable. However, this challenge can be mitigated through targeted educational efforts and the use of evidence-based resources. For example, getting current clinical information from UpToDate while practicing or enrolling in pediatric-specific continuing education will enhance your practice (Zhao et al., 2023). Other sources of information could be professional organizations such as the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), where the member gets connected with paediatric specialist colleagues and relevant and useful resources (Cimino & Braun, 2023).

Your goal to eventually own your practice is inspiring and speaks to your ambition and vision. It is commendable that you recognize the need to enhance your pediatric knowledge and skills through this clinical rotation. As a further recommendation to help you prepare for managing a practice, you may also want to look deeper into business management courses or even follow some FNPs and get to know how they manage their clinics. Another benefit of the idea may be to think about how you would incorporate children into your future practice, whether to create family-centred care or design a friendly practice for children.

A question for consideration: Have you explored potential partnerships with paediatricians or other specialists who could complement your future practice? Collaborating with others could enhance the scope of services you offer and provide additional support as you gain experience in paediatrics. Your proactive approach to addressing your challenges will undoubtedly set you up for success in achieving your career goals.

References

Cimino, J., & Braun, C. (2023). Clinical Research in Prehospital Care: Current and Future Challenges. Clinics and Practice, 13(5), 1266–1285. https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract13050114

Riley, J. M., Beal, J. A., & Ponte, P. R. (2021). The exemplary practice life of the nurse. Journal of Professional Nursing, 37(5), 1018–1025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2021.07.003

Zhao, C., Liang, N., Zhang, H., Li, H., Yang, Y., Zong, X., Chen, Y., Wang, Y., & Shi, N. (2023). Harnessing the power of clinical decision support systems: challenges and opportunities. Open Heart, 10(2), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1136/openhrt-2023-002432

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Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ posts on two different days by offering suggestions or resources to help your colleagues in addressing their professional strengths, challenges, or career goals and objectives. Use your research to support your suggestions. Provide at least 3 credible and current scholarly sources.

Response 1

As a practicing nurse for 25 years, I perceive this as a strength in my role as an FNP. With the experience of nursing, in many different roles, it has given me a foundation for this program. A challenge that I could possibly have in the pediatric portion is that I have had little experience working with the pediatric population with my lengthy nursing experience. I did work in a psychiatric hospital with children but I havent had experience with younger children.

Career Goals & Objectives

My career goal is to become an FNP in an urgent care clinic so this course will give me the knowledge to treat the children population effectively. It has been found that almost 75% of times that children are seen in urgent care centers are when their primary provider office is open. (Mudd et al., 2020).  Parents are making choices to seek care in clinics due to various factors. They want their child to be seen without waiting (OCathain et al., 2020).

I’m excited to learn more about the pediatric population

Adol Wk1 Response

References:

Mudd, S. S., Alvarado, S. M., Otaru, S., & Canares, T. (2020). Urgent care utilization in a pediatric population with private health insurance. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 34(3), e21-e27.

O’Cathain, A., Connell, J., Long, J., & Coster, J. (2020). ‘Clinically unnecessary’use of emergency and urgent care: A realist review of patients’ decision making. Health Expectations, 23(1), 19-40.

Response 2

I am pursuing my degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I have 20+ years of experience in nursing. My nursing career has been progressive since I started as a Licensed Practical Nurse. I later obtained my Associate Degree in Nursing before obtaining my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I have worked in various fields of nursing, but unfortunately never in pediatrics.

I consider my number of years of nursing experience as one of my strengths. Another strength is my ability to connect with my patients and build a rapport with them. I feel this is extremely important as a lot of communication will be with the parents.

There may be many challenges in pediatrics, but my biggest challenge is not having any pediatric experience. The only time I worked in pediatrics was during my pediatric rotation in school. Guidelines and treatment protocols are always changing in the medical field. I feel I might not be up to date with the latest pediatric guidelines and treatment protocols.

My goal is to eventually own my own practice. I have not determined what I am going to do right after completing school. This clinical rotation will increase my pediatric knowledge and skills.