- 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 upon the concepts presented in NSNE 7100, NSNE 7200, NSNE 7300, and NSNE 7900. This combination theory and clinical course delivers twelve weeks of guided independent study, a one-day workshop, and 40 hours of clinical practice. A case-study format is used to address high-risk respiratory health challenges of infants. Concepts of respiratory distress syndrome and bronchopulmonary dysplasia will be examined throughout the course. Non-invasive and invasive ventilation modalities will be explored using a developmentally supportive and family-centered care approach.
Prerequisite(s)
- S in NSNE 7900
- RN practicing licensure in a provincial/territorial college of Registered Nurses
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$1,289.72
Learning Outcomes
As a health care 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:
- Describe the high-risk respiratory health challenges that increase infant vulnerability.
- Identify non-invasive and invasive modes of respiratory support.
- Identify and examine pharmacological and non-pharmacological agents used to treat high-risk respiratory health challenges.
- Interpret and analyze infant blood gas results in relation to case studies and modalities of respiratory support.
- Apply developmentally supportive and family-centered care within the context of caring for infants with high-risk respiratory health challenges.
- Demonstrate safe and competent nursing care of infants receiving non-invasive and invasive modes of respiratory support.
- Demonstrate accurate and timely documentation of nursing care.
- Practice in accordance with Professional Standards for Registered Nurses
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Neonatal Respiratory Care (NSNE 7911) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Neonatal Nursing Specialty
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Neonatal)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of NSNE 7911 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 32788
Dates
Sep 02 - Nov 21 Loading
- CRN 32788
- $1289.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02 - Nov 21 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Angie Lee
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This clinical course provides the opportunity to engage in clinical learning that is tailored to the student’s individual needs. The 40 clinical hours and a one-day workshop will take place within the term dates. Current NRP and CPR is required. Students must be available for clinical placement at any time within the term dates. Contact the Program Assistant at sandra_mcivor@bcit.ca for the clinical application package. Please note: Clinical courses are non-refundable.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.