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Immediate Care Competency (Baby Care)

The document is a summary performance evaluation form for a nursing student assessing their competency in the immediate care of newborns. It contains 11 sections evaluating the student's skills, from establishing an airway and assessing vital signs to educating mothers and maintaining patient privacy. The student's self-rating and desired competency rating are included for over 75 skills that are then totaled and certified by instructors.

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Immediate Care Competency (Baby Care)

The document is a summary performance evaluation form for a nursing student assessing their competency in the immediate care of newborns. It contains 11 sections evaluating the student's skills, from establishing an airway and assessing vital signs to educating mothers and maintaining patient privacy. The student's self-rating and desired competency rating are included for over 75 skills that are then totaled and certified by instructors.

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CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY

College of Nursing
(Lopez Jaena St., Jaro, Iloilo City, Tele-Fax No. (033)320-3685 [email protected])

SUMMARY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ACHIEVING


IMMEDIATE CARE OF THE NEWBORN COMPETENCY
In Accordance with PRC Board of Nursing Memorandum No. 01 Series 2009

Signature over Printed Name of Student: __________________________________________

NEWBORN COMPETENCIES DESIRED ACTUAL


RATING RATING
I. SAFE AND QUALITY NURSING CARE (SQC)
1. Establishes and maintains patent airway. 3
2. Puts the newborn in Trendelenburg position. 1
3. Suctions mouth and nose of the newborn gently. 2
4. Dries newborn and wraps warmly. 1
 Places under droplight as needed
5. Performs and interprets APGAR scoring correctly.
 Immediately after delivery 2
 After 5 minutes 2
6. Ensures proper identification of newborn (name tag: name of 2
mother, date and time of delivery, gender and name of attending
physician).
7. Performs physical assessment including anthropometric 4
measurements including weight, height, head, chest, abdominal
circumference.
8. Takes vital signs (temperature per rectum to check patency) 1
9. Gives oil/ water and soap bath according to institutional policy. 1
10. Latches newborn to the mother’s breast immediately after birth. 1
11. Applies CREDE’s prophylaxis on the eyes. 1
12. Performs cord dressing aseptically.
 Disinfects area properly according to hospital policy 1
 Clamps and cuts cord 1 inch from the abdomen 1
 Checks for the presence of 2 arteries and 1 vein 1
 Dresses cord aseptically according hospital policy 1
13. Administers Vitamin K (1 mg/M) into the lateral anterior thigh or 1
vastus lateralis.
14. Keeps baby wrapped warmly under floor lamp or beside mother 1
according to institutional policy until discharge.
15. Records pertinent observations and nursing care done. 1
16. Reports any signs of deviation/abnormality to the pediatrician. 1
II. MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT AND EQUIPMENT (MRE)
1. Prepares instrument and equipment needed
 Suction bulb, cord clamp, gauze, cotton balls, disinfectant, 4
blanket, droplight, Vitamin K, antimicrobial ophthalmic ointment.
2. Ensures use of sterile equipment during immediate care of the 1
newborn.

Board of Nursing
CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY
College of Nursing
(Lopez Jaena St., Jaro, Iloilo City, Tele-Fax No. (033)320-3685 [email protected])

3. Maintain adequacy of supplies as newborn care is rendered 1


4. Maintains orderliness of the working area. 1
5. Observes precautionary measures related to use of electrical 1
equipment.
6. Ensures a warm and quiet environment. 1
7. Uses supplies diligently. 1
8. Ensures proper disposal of hospital waste. 1
III. HEALTH EDUCATION (HE)
1. Provides instructions to the mother on daily cord care and 2
prevention of cord infection.
2. Provides discharge instructions to the mother on when to expect 1
cord to fall off or to report signs of cord infection.
3. Provides information regarding newborn screening, immunization, 2
feeding, etc.
4. Responds to questions of mother and relatives regarding 1
expectations.
IV. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES (LR)
1. Identifies newborn by comparing ID band with data in the chart. 2
2. Documents all pertinent data correctly and completely. 1
3. Reports accurately any deviations/abnormal findings and nursing 1
interventions rendered.
4. Ensures that birth certificate and other civil registration forms are 2
accomplished/ filled out according to institutional policy.
5. Performs foot printing according to hospital policy. 1
V. ETHICO-MORAL RESPONSIBILITIES (EMR)
1. Respects the religious, cultural and ethnic practices of the family of 1
the newborn.
2. Maintains privacy and confidentiality of findings of assessments. 1
VI. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (PPD)
1. Updates oneself with the latest trends and developments in 1
newborn care.
2. Projects a professional image of the pediatric nurse. 1
3. Accepts criticisms and recommendations. 1
4. Performs functions according to standards. 1
VII. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (QI)
1. Identifies deviation of practice from the standards. 1
2. Participates (whenever possible) in audit practices in the nursery. 1
3. Recommends corrective and preventive measures for the identified 1
deviations.
VIII. RESEARCH (R)
1. Identifies researchable problems related to immediate care of 2
newborn.
2. Utilizes findings of research studies in the immediate care of the 2
newborn.
IX. RECORDS MANAGEMENT (RM)
1. Documents accurately relevant data about the newborn. 1
2. Maintains an organized system of filing and record keeping. 1

Board of Nursing
CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY
College of Nursing
(Lopez Jaena St., Jaro, Iloilo City, Tele-Fax No. (033)320-3685 [email protected])

X. COMMUNICATION (Comm)
1. Utilizes appropriately all forms of communication; verbal, non- 1
verbal, electronic.
2. Maintains an open line of communication with the mother and other 1
family members.
3. Informs mother of relevant information about the newborn. 1
4. Listens attentively to queries and requests of mothers and family 1
members.
XI. COLLABORATION AND TEAMWORK (CTM)
1. Functions effectively as a team player in the nursery. 1
2. Communicates findings of assessment to all concerned. 1
3. Establishes a collaborative relationship with members of the health 1
team and family of the newborn.
TOTAL SCORE 75

Certified True and Correct:

(Signature over Printed Names)

______________________________________ ___________________________
Clinical Instructor Clinical Coordinator
License Number: _________________________ License Number: _______________________
PRC Card - Validity Date: __________________ PRC Card – Validity Date: ________________

______________________________________
DEAN ______________________________________
License Number: ________________________ Academic Year Graduated
PRC Card - Validity Date: __________________

Board of Nursing

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