Must-Have Tools for Pediatric Home Care Nurses

Having the right tools as a Pediatric Home Care Nurse can help you provide the best care possible for medically fragile children. Whether you’re looking for online resources to help manage patient care or trying to add some fun activities in a child’s daily routine, here are four essential tools for every Pediatric Home Care Nurse.

Nursing Apps

Nursing apps give you the ability to have access to the medical information you need at your fingertips, making patient management and decision-making quicker and easier. Here are two healthcare apps that can help you deliver better home care.   

Pedi Stat

This app is a rapid reference tool for healthcare professionals who are caring for medically fragile patients. You’ll get quick access to weight-based medication dosages, medical management for anaphylaxis and allergic reactions, management of hypoglycemia, and cardiac resuscitation data for weight-based medications, cardiodiversion, and defibrillation. The app requires a $4.99 initial purchase.

Pedi QuickCalc

Operating as a medical calculator, the Pedi QuickCalc mobile app offers instant access to weight-based medication doses, conversions, and intravenous (IV) fluid rates. The app includes growth charts, body mass index for age, weight and length age charts, bilirubin evaluation, and blood pressure percentile.

AI-Powered Stethoscope

AI is now being used across the healthcare industry, specifically with medical devices. Using an AI-powered stethoscope can help detect potential complications earlier for children more at risk of respiratory infections, heart complications, or airway obstructions. It also makes the assessment of the patient quick, quiet, less invasive, and more accurate.  

Online Education Platforms

As a Pediatric Home Care Nurse, it’s important to continue education as new technologies emerge or best practices change. Many sites offer courses and resources for all nurses. 

RegisteredNurseRN

As a leading platform for nursing education, you’ll find a lot of free resources that include video tutorials and study guides. There is a free version and a premium option that offers more features. 

Nurse.com

This comprehensive resource and user-friendly platform offers access to articles, webinars, and additional courses. 

American Nurses Association

This association has a plethora of resources, including continuing education courses and webinars that are aimed at augmenting nurses’ competence and knowledge across different industries. 

Toys

Toys are a great way for medically fragile children to improve their cognitive and gross motor skills and boost their mood, making them feel more at ease. There are many toys out there for children of all ages and skill levels, including: 

• Smart cubes and puzzles.
• Portable bubble machines.
• Light up sensory balls and squish toys. 
• Art tools like crayons.

At Thrive SPC, we ensure our nurses have the right tools and training they need to provide compassionate care for children and respite for families. Discover more by heading to https://www.thrivespc.com/services/nursing/.