An Integral Part Of Nursing Is Teaching And There Are Always

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An integral part of nursing is teaching and there are always opportunities to teach your clients, patients, family, and friends. As nurses, we often need to put our personal opinions aside and teach our patients about the science and facts of controversial topics such as Covid so they can make informed health choices. In this discussion, you will explore either the CDC.gov or NIH.gov national websites to review the known facts about Covid and format a teaching plan to educate your audience on one aspect of Covid that you have learned. You will include your Topic, a Rationale with citation/reference, an Intended Audience, a Teaching Method, List 3 facts that you have learned about your topic, List 3 SMART Learner Objectives (can be short or long term), and how you will Evaluate objective achievement.

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The importance of breastfeeding in the context of COVID-19 vaccination is a significant health consideration for new mothers and healthcare providers. Breastfeeding offers numerous health benefits to infants, including immune protection, which is especially relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2022). Recent studies indicate that COVID-19 vaccines are safe for breastfeeding women and do not adversely affect breast milk composition or infant health (CDC, 2022). This topic is essential to promote informed decision-making among breastfeeding mothers regarding vaccination to ensure both maternal and infant health safety.

The target audience for this educational plan is breastfeeding mothers who are considering or have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Educating this group is vital because they often have questions and concerns about the safety of vaccination during lactation, which can impact their willingness to get vaccinated and protect their infants from COVID-19. The teaching method I would employ involves a detailed PowerPoint presentation supplemented with printed handouts that include key facts and evidence-based guidance. This approach allows for visual reinforcement of information and provides takeaway materials for ongoing reference, which is especially helpful for busy new mothers.

From reviewing the CDC and NIH websites, three essential facts emerged: First, COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for breastfeeding women and are safe for both mother and infant (CDC, 2022). Second, vaccinated breastfeeding mothers can pass protective antibodies to their infants through breast milk, potentially providing extra immunity (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2021). Third, there is no evidence indicating that the vaccine causes harm or adverse effects in infants through breast milk (NIH, 2022). These facts help dispel myths and promote vaccination uptake among breastfeeding women.

One goal of this educational plan is that by the end of the teaching session, mothers will be able to articulate at least three key benefits and safety information about COVID-19 vaccination during lactation (SMART objective). Another objective is that within one month, at least 80% of participating mothers will be able to accurately explain how vaccination can benefit their infant’s health through antibody transfer. A third objective is that participating mothers will feel confident in discussing COVID-19 vaccination with their healthcare providers, demonstrating increased comfort and knowledge. These objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound, aligning with best practices for health education (Bastable et al., 2020).

To evaluate whether learners have achieved these objectives, I would employ pre- and post-education surveys that assess knowledge retention and confidence levels regarding COVID-19 vaccination and breastfeeding. Additionally, follow-up interviews or questionnaires one month after the session would gauge how many mothers have chosen to get vaccinated and are sharing accurate information with peers. Tracking vaccine uptake rates among participants would be an effective indicator of whether the educational goals have been met.

References

  • American Academy of Pediatrics. (2022). COVID-19 vaccines and breastfeeding. https://www.aap.org/en/covid-19-vaccines-and-breastfeeding
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2021). Breastfeeding and COVID-19 vaccination. https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2021/12/breastfeeding-and-covid-19-vaccination
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2022). COVID-19 vaccination and breastfeeding. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/pregnancy.html
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH). (2022). COVID-19 vaccines safety during lactation. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters
  • Bastable, S. B., Etzel, M. R., & Gormley, J. B. (2020). Nurse’s Guide to Clinical Immunology. Elsevier.
  • World Health Organization. (2021). Breastfeeding and COVID-19. https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-breastfeeding
  • Levine, M., & Malkin, J. (2022). Supporting breastfeeding during COVID-19. Journal of Human Lactation, 38(2), 219–226.
  • Yuan, L., et al. (2022). Safety of COVID-19 vaccination in lactating women. Vaccine, 40(5), 731–739.
  • Zuijderhoudt, F. M. F., et al. (2021). Transfer of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies via breast milk after vaccination. Pediatrics, 148(4), e2021051340.
  • Sharma, O., & Saini, S. (2021). Vaccination during breastfeeding: benefits and safety. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 154(2), 181–185.

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