CNS6571

Neonatal nursing 1

Ms A Medhurst

6 points · 24 hours theory · 120 hours clinical · Second semester · MMC Clayton

Objectives Through a variety of in-class, clinically based, and student-driven activities, this subject is expected to enable the student to explain the consequences of prematurity or problematic adaptation to extra-uterine life; conduct appropriate assessments required to evaluate the health status of the ill and/or premature neonate; demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the management of situations where the neonate requires resuscitation, stabilisation, assisted ventilation, thermoregulation or other supportive interventions; establish collaborative relationships within the multidiciplinary neonatal care team; establish caring relationships with the neonate and family which are congruent with the principles of family centred care; develop and implement a holistic plan of care to meet the individual requirements of a neonate and family.

Synopsis This subject aims to introduce and develop nursing concepts, principles and strategies necessary to provide therapeutic nursing care for the ill and/or premature neonate and their family. This subject will draw upon previously learned concepts to examine aspects of prematurity, or problematic adaptation to extra-uterine life, and the consequential pathophysiological processes which may arise. The particular emphasis will be on the development of nursing assessment, intervention and evaluation skills essential to providing supportive care within the neonatal unit. Neonatal resuscitation and stabilisation, respiratory pathophysiology, assisted ventilation, thermoregulation, and principles of neonatal fluid balance and nutrition are examples of critical areas which will be considered.

Assessment Clinical performance assessment and clinical learning tools.

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