Course details
This course builds upon the concepts presented in NSNE 7100, 7200, 7300, 7900, and 7911. This course is offered over twelve weeks of guided independent study. A case-study format will be used to address the care of infants experiencing life-threatening health challenges, including aspiration, persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, sepsis, multiorgan dysfunction, abdominal wall defects, hydrops, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and extremely low birth weight. Treatment modalities such as venous and arterial access, various modes of invasive respiratory support, pharmacological support, and blood products are examined using a developmentally supportive and family-centered care approach.
Prerequisite(s)
- 75% in NSNE 7911
- RN practicing licensure in a provincial/territorial college of Registered Nurses
Credits
3.0
Cost
$274.98 - $894.86 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below are two offerings of NSNE 7940 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 31997
Duration
Tue Sep 06 - Fri Nov 25 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 31997
- $894.86
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06 - Nov 25 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Cost
$894.86
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Students need to contact the Program Head at celiades1@bcit.ca for approval to register. Contact the Bookstore to order course textbook. Course delivery is online.
Status
CRN 32123
Duration
Tue Sep 06 - Fri Nov 25 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32123
- $274.98
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06 - Nov 25 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Cost
$274.98
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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This course section is for students who require an extension to complete their course from the previous term. Re-registration is a one time option only.
Status
Learning Outcomes
As licensed health care practitioners, all learners will practice in accordance with professional standards of practice throughout the course. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, and professionalism.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the life-threatening health challenges that can lead to multiorgan dysfunction syndrome in infants.
- Determine appropriate methods of invasive respiratory support.
- Identify appropriate treatment options when caring for infants with life-threatening health challenges.
- Apply the principles of developmentally supportive and family-centred care within the context of caring for infants with life-threatening health challenges.
- Identify and examine pharmacological and non-pharmacological agents commonly used to treat critically ill infants.
- Demonstrate safe and competent nursing care of infants experiencing life-threatening health challenges and various modes of invasive respiratory support.
- Demonstrate accurate and timely documentation of nursing care.
- Practice in accordance with Professional Standards for Registered Nurses.
Effective as of Winter 2022
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