Neonatal Stabilization NSNE 7950

This course has been specifically created to meet the needs of nurses working in community hospitals where vulnerable infants are born, but not necessarily cared for when their problems become life threatening. The course will focus on neonatal stabilization, specifically the theory and clinical skills required to initially stabilize a vulnerable infant. Vulnerability will be explored as a concept that enables neonatal nurses to understand, anticipate, prevent and minimize neonatal pathophysiology. The multi-system organ effects of prematurity, hypoxia and acidosis will be examined in some detail. The course consists of three portions: 10 weeks of independent study, a workshop that will focus on the key concepts and processes, and 40 hours of clinical practice. *Students wishing to pursue a certificate in Neonatal Nursing must contact the Program Head to discuss required courses and must obtain an approved program plan prior to taking further courses.