Trends in pediatric nursing

The document discusses trends in pediatric nursing. It outlines how pediatric nursing has changed significantly due to advances in medicine, technology, societal needs, and changes within the nursing profession itself. The trends in modern pediatric nursing practice include family-centered care, high-technology care, evidence-based practice, atraumatic care, cost containment, and a focus on prevention and health promotion. Pediatric nurses now aim to provide quality care that supports families, uses advanced technology competently, is based on scientific evidence, minimizes trauma, reduces costs, and emphasizes preventative healthcare.