Use of Aromatherapy for Pediatric Surgical Patients.

Background: Children having surgery experience distress from a myriad of sources. Aromatherapy may present an opportunity to promote a healing environment and decrease distress for children following surgery.

Aim: Evidence regarding the use of aromatherapy with children is growing.

Pediatric healthcare professionals' perceptions, knowledge, and use of essential oils.

Objectives: Complementary and Integrative Medicines (CIM) are widely used by adults and children. Despite this, studies have shown that Healthcare Professionals' (HCPs) views about CIM vary. Because underlying knowledge, perceptions and biases may influence HCPs' acceptance of a new aromatherapy program, the investigators sought to assess HCPs' views regarding aromatherapy before implementing an aromatherapy program in a pediatric hospital.

Reining in Nasogastric Tubes: Implementation of a Pediatric Bridle Program.

Nasogastric tubes (NG) used for enteral nutrition support of medically complex children (MCC) are often inadvertently removed, risking frequent replacements. Bridles have been shown to provide a safe securement method for NGs in adult patients, but are not widely used in pediatrics. Furthermore, nutritional management of MCC is often fragmented.

Pediatric Nurses' Perspectives on Medication Teaching in a Children's Hospital.

Purpose: To explore inpatient pediatric nurses' current experiences and perspectives on medication teaching.

Design And Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted at a Midwest pediatric hospital. Using convenience sampling, 26 nurses participated in six focus groups.

Lessons Learned: Newly Hired Nurses' Perspectives on Transition Into Practice.

This descriptive qualitative study explored data from debriefs of all newly hired nurses at 3, 6, and 12 months posthire during a newly designed transition-to-practice program at a pediatric hospital. Four major themes emerged: preceptors, education process, adaptation to the organization, and role transition. Supportive factors included staged orientation, limited preceptors, mentors, regular communication with leaders, and a culture of teamwork.

Transition of Experienced and New Graduate Nurses to a Pediatric Hospital.

This study reports on the 3-, 6-, 12-, and 18-month outcomes of 118 newly hired registered nurses (RNs) who completed a 12-month transition-to-practice program at a pediatric hospital. Experienced RNs (n = 42) and new graduate RNs (n = 76) showed improved organization, prioritization, communication, and leadership skills over time. The experienced RNs reported better communication and leadership skills than the new graduate nurses.