Management of the High Risk Neonate II

Catalog description

NUR 702 is a continuation of didactic content designed to provide students with an in-depth study of many neonatal conditions, including genetic and chromosome abnormalities and immunological, endocrine/metabolic, renal, genital, musculoskeletal, hepatic, and EENT disorders. Special emphasis is placed on the extremely low birth weight infant and ethical/legal considerations. The course provides an overview of the management strategies and diagnostic techniques used in the assessment and care of some of the more complex neonatal diseases, the care of the fragile child and primary care and management of infants and children 0-2 years. P: NUR 643 ; CO: NUR 753 or NUR 855 :D (Neonatal track).