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
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$649.97 - $1,316.05 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of NSNE 7911 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 50705
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 50705
- $1289.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Angie Lee
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- 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. 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.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 62095
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 62095
- $649.97 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Angie Lee
Course outline
Important information
- Available for exam challenge only.
- Department approval required for registration in to this CHALLENGE section. Contact the Neonatal Program Head at asilveira3@bcit.ca.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of NSNE 7911 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32788
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 32788
- $1316.05 Domestic fees
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Angie Lee
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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