CLINICAL NURSING IN THE PEDIATRIC AREA Single channel
Chair (Coordinator) and Rapporteur: SILVERIO ROTONDI
Module 1: ONCOLOGY
- Activity type
- Interdisciplinari e cliniche
- SSD
- MED/06
- Year
- N/D
- Semester
- N/D
- CFU
- 1
- Hours distribution
- 12 classroom hours
- Lecturers
- Barbara Di Cocco
Module 2: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASES
- Activity type
- Interdisciplinari e cliniche
- SSD
- MED/10
- Year
- N/D
- Semester
- N/D
- CFU
- 1
- Hours distribution
- 12 classroom hours
- Lecturers
- Alessandro Fusco
Module 3: DISEASES OF CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
- Activity type
- Interdisciplinari e cliniche
- SSD
- MED/11
- Year
- N/D
- Semester
- N/D
- CFU
- 1
- Hours distribution
- 12 classroom hours
- Lecturers
- MATTIA GALLI
Module 4: ENDOCRINOLOGY
- Activity type
- Interdisciplinari e cliniche
- SSD
- MED/13
- Year
- N/D
- Semester
- N/D
- CFU
- 1
- Hours distribution
- 12 classroom hours
- Lecturers
- MARCO CENTANNI
Module 5: NEFROLOGIA
- Activity type
- Interdisciplinari e cliniche
- SSD
- MED/14
- Year
- N/D
- Semester
- N/D
- CFU
- 1
- Hours distribution
- 12 classroom hours
- Lecturers
- SILVERIO ROTONDI
Module 6: BLOOD DISEASES
- Activity type
- Interdisciplinari e cliniche
- SSD
- MED/15
- Year
- N/D
- Semester
- N/D
- CFU
- 1
- Hours distribution
- 12 classroom hours
- Lecturers
- Roberta Passaro
Learning outcomes
At the end of the integrated course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the main pathologies of nephrological, pneumological, endocrinological, oncological, cardiological, and hematological interest.
- Understand the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms and the general principles of nursing care.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of major clinical conditions and assess their nursing implications.
- Apply nursing protocols and fundamental guidelines for the management of complex patients.
- Analyze multidisciplinary clinical cases, identifying nursing priorities and problems.
- Communicate effectively with patients and within the multidisciplinary team.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.
- Fundamental concepts of nursing methodology and clinical semeiotics.
- Preliminary knowledge of microbiology and general pharmacology is desirable
Programme
Pathologies of interest in nephrology, pulmonology, endocrinology, oncology, cardiology and
haematology.
Books
Handouts provided by the teacher
Bibliography
Module: ONCOLOGY
N/D
Module: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASES
N/D
Module: DISEASES OF CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
N/D
Module: ENDOCRINOLOGY
N/D
Module: NEFROLOGIA
N/D
Module: BLOOD DISEASES
N/D
Lessons mode
- Lectures with multimedia support.
- Discussion of interdisciplinary clinical cases.
- Practical training in simulated clinical scenarios.
- Group work and thematic seminars.
Frequency
Attendance is mandatory. Students are required to attend at least 75% of the scheduled hours. Attendance will be recorded.
Exam mode
- Written examination with multiple-choice questions and short open-ended questions covering all modules.
- Integrated oral examination to verify clinical reasoning and multidisciplinary connections.
The assessment will take into account:
- theoretical knowledge;
- ability to apply nursing protocols;
- clinical analysis and synthesis skills.
Example exam questions
- Describe the main clinical signs of a patient with acute heart failure.
- What are the main indications for chronic dialysis?
- Illustrate the nursing approach to a patient with acute respiratory failure.
- Explain the nurse’s role in the management of the oncological patient undergoing chemotherapy.
- Identify the acute complications of diabetes mellitus and the related nursing approach.
- What are the main differences between iron-deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease?
Arguments
Module: ONCOLOGY
Module: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASES
Module: DISEASES OF CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Module: ENDOCRINOLOGY
Module: NEFROLOGIA
Module: BLOOD DISEASES
Sustainability goals
- Academic year2026/2027
- Degree program to which the course belongsNursing - Course Q - ASL Latina (distretto nord)
- Mandatory presenceYes
- Languageita
- CFU6 CFU, distributed among 6 integrated didactic modules
- Total duration72 hours