Neonatal Nursing I Credits: 3

Catalog description

This course integrates the physiologic, pharmacologic, and assessment skills and principles in determining appropriate care of the ill neonate. This course covers case management of respiratory, cardiovascular and neurologic disorders. Current research and evidenced-based practices are used as the course framework. The effects of critical conditions on the growth and development of the neonate, including subsequent chronic health problems as well as the short and long term consequences to the child's family are emphasized. The use of specific interventions and diagnostic procedures are demonstrated and applied in laboratory/clinical settings.