Practicum II: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Catalog description

NUR 644 is a preceptor-supervised course designed to continue the development of the neonatal nurse practitioner by focusing on providing care to a group of stable infants in a Level III NICU. The experience provides the student with exposure to the more common high risk maternal/fetal conditions, neonatal cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, hematological, neurological, dermatological, genetic and infectious disorders as well as palliative care, development care and bereavement issues. Prior to enrollment in this course students, in conjunction with their advisors, must secure approved preceptors. This practicum requires 150 direct clinical hours. P: NUR 743 ; CO: NUR 643 .