Master's Degree in Nursing Care for Infants and Adolescents

Contents

1. Nursing Care for the Newborn: This subject introduces the basic concepts and fundamental theories related to nursing care for newborns. Special emphasis is placed on understanding initial physiological, nutritional, and developmental processes, as well as planning and managing specific nursing interventions for this stage of life.
2. Nursing Care for the Child: A subject focused on nursing care for children from the first months of life to early adolescence. Students will learn about physical and psychological development, the most common pediatric illnesses, and strategies for safe and effective care for this age group.
3. Nursing Care for the Adolescent: This subject addresses the particularities of nursing care during adolescence. Special emphasis is placed on the physical, emotional, and social changes experienced by adolescents, as well as nursing intervention techniques to meet the specific needs of this life stage.
4. Practicum in Pediatric Settings: Practical placement in clinical environments specialized in pediatrics, where students can apply the theoretical knowledge acquired. Under the supervision of healthcare professionals, students will participate in direct patient care, developing advanced clinical skills and gaining experience in managing complex cases.
5. Master's Final Project: Development of an original research project under the supervision of an academic tutor. This project allows students to demonstrate their ability to integrate and apply the knowledge acquired throughout the master’s program, contributing to the advancement of nursing practice in the pediatric field.

Specific skills

Knowledge

KT01 Describe the theoretical and methodological foundations of pediatric nursing and the nurse's responsibility in advanced care for newborns, children, and adolescents across different levels of healthcare, integrating knowledge of current legislation, respect for the rights of pediatric patients and their families, and professional values of care.
KT02 Recognize the psychological, social, and emotional responses of newborns, children, and adolescents to health and illness situations, and assess nursing interventions aimed at improving their experience and promoting holistic development.
KT03 Indicate therapeutic, technical, and pharmacological procedures in the field of advanced pediatric care, applying safety and quality criteria, and ensuring compliance with current legislation and regulations.


Skills

ST01 Develop care organization systems aimed at newborns, children, and adolescents, as well as their families, integrating principles of management and leadership in pediatric nursing.
ST02 Plan pediatric nursing care for individuals and families, focused on achieving health outcomes through the development of management and coordination strategies in neonatal and pediatric settings.
ST03 Apply an equity and gender perspective in assessing the specific needs of pediatric patients and their families, adjusting nursing interventions to ensure equitable and personalized care.
ST04 Develop critical and reflective thinking in problem-solving, decision-making, and continuous learning within the professional practice of specialized neonatal and pediatric nursing.
ST05 Analyze evidence and data to conduct research in neonatal and pediatric nursing, in order to improve nurses' professional competencies in this field.

Competencies

CT01 Plan pediatric nursing care in a comprehensive and continuous manner, ensuring the quality, safety, health, and well-being of newborns, children, adolescents, and their families,based on scientific evidence, current legislation, and clinical practice guidelines, integrating the right to information, participation, and autonomy in decision-making.
CT02 Build respectful, assertive, and effective therapeutic communication and relationships with children, adolescents, their families, and healthcare teams, adapting language and approach according to the age and maturity of the patients, within a comprehensive and non-judgmental care framework that ensures respect for their opinions, beliefs, values, privacy, and confidentiality.
CT03 Propose strategies for health promotion and education for children and adolescents, encouraging self-care, preventive and therapeutic behaviors, improving their health and well-being, and minimizing suffering, risks, and disabilities.
CT04 Effectively integrate into interprofessional teams in the context of pediatric and adolescent care, improving the health and care of these patients by applying strategies that promote integration and effectiveness of the care provided.
CT05 Build leadership in pediatric care and in interprofessional teams within the healthcare and social system, promoting a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement in the care of children and adolescents.
CT06 Systematize the ability for autonomous work, self-analysis, and self-criticism in the development of academic and professional proposals in the field of pediatric and adolescent nursing.
CT07 Value the sustainable development goals in pediatric nursing practice, ensuring equitable, inclusive, and sustainable care for newborns, children, and adolescents.

Title obtained

Lifelong Master's Degree in Nursing Care for Infants and Adolescents