Neonatal Special Care
The purpose of this Unit of study is to build on and consolidate knowledge achieved in the pre-requisite unit of study Applied Neonatal Physiology (071). Throughout all sections there is an underlying theme of individualised, family focused developmentally supportive care which is an essential element of contemporary neonatal nursing practice. The ability to stabilise a sick newborn prior to transport as well as provide comfort and support, to families is essential for nurses working in special care nurseries. This Unit of study will extend previous knowledge to include the assessment and clinical management of newborns who require emergency resuscitation and on-going stabilisation for a variety of underlying pathophysiological conditions. Clinical management strategies covered include modes of respiratory support such as Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and High Flow nasal cannula oxygen.
Students choosing this specialty elective must be employed in a neonatal special care unit.
Term : JANUARY
Hours of Study: 150
Credit Points : 6
071 – Applied Neonatal Physiology
255 – Assessment of Growth and Development
Theme 1: Neonatal assessment and monitoring
Examine the principles of individualised, developmentally supportive neonatal care balanced with family-centred care
Theme 2: Special care babies and families
Apply evidence-based specialist knowledge and relevant comprehensive neonatal assessment skills to the care of the infant
Theme 3: Transport and discharge
- Demonstrate knowledge of resuscitation and stabilisation of infants in the special care environment
- Investigate current evidence to plan and prioritise care specific to gestational sub-populations
- Analyse current evidence to plan and prioritise escalation/transport of the deteriorating infant
- Investigate community support agencies to plan and prioritise discharge of the convalescing infant.
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