- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course builds on the concepts presented in NSNE 7100, 7200, 7300, 7900 and 7911. This combination theory and clinical course delivers twelve weeks of guided independent study, a workshop, and 40 hours of clinical practice. 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. A combination of education and experience may be sufficient to waive the prerequisite with the approval of the Program Head.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$412.60 - $1,289.72 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
As a healthcare practitioner, you are expected to follow professional standards of practice throughout all SN programs and courses. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
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 Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Neonatal Acute Care (NSNE 7920) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Specialty Nursing (Neonatal)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below are two offerings of NSNE 7920 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 32336
Dates
Sep 02 - Nov 21 Loading
- CRN 32336
- $1289.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Annie Silveira
Course outline
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- NSNE 7920 is a combination theory and clinical course that includes a workshop and 40 hours of clinical practice. Students must be available for clinical their placement at any time within the term dates. Contact the Program Head at asilveira3@bcit.ca for an application and approval to register. Please note: Clinical courses are non-refundable.
Status
CRN 32653
Dates
Sep 02 - Nov 21 Loading
- CRN 32653
- $412.60 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02 - Nov 21 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is a Re-registration section for students who require a one time only extension to complete the course from the previous term. Re-registration is a one time only option.
Status
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of NSNE 7920 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 44632
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 27 Loading
- CRN 44632
- $1289.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 27 | N/A | N/A | Other |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Emma Puchniak
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Clinical lab format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is a combination theory/clinical course. The theory portion is online delivery. Clinical hours to take place within term dates. Theory portion is online delivery. Contact the Program Assistant at Sandra_mcivor@bcit.ca for the application package. Please note: Clinical courses are non-refundable.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.