CNS6572

Neonatal nursing 2

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 evaluate the health status of the ill and/or premature neonate; competently apply specialised neonatal nursing knowledge and skills to situations arising in the neonatal unit; evaluate the health status of the ill and/or premature neonate; competently apply specialised neonatal nursing knowledge and skills to situations arising in the neonatal unit; maintain collaborative relationships within the multidiciplinary neonatal care team; appropriately manage ethical dilemmas relating to the neonate and family; consistently act in a manner congruent with the principles of family centred care; develop, implement, and evaluate a holistic plan of care to meet the individual requirements of a neonate and family; independently manage a caseload of clients in a neonatal care environment and demonstrate leadership by functioning as a clinical resource/ mentor for less experienced colleagues.

Synopsis This subject will further develop nursing concepts, principles and strategies necessary to provide therapeutic nursing care for the ill and/or premature neonate and the family. The subject draws upon previously learned concepts to examine aspects of prematurity, or problematic adaptation to extra-uterine life, and the consequential pathophysiological processes which may arise. Problems specific to the cardiac, neurological, gastrointestinal, renal and immune systems will be highlighted. The complexities of planning transitional and discharge care, dealing with the experiences of loss and grief, and the management of ethical dilemmas are emphasised. The overall aim will be to consolidate the nursing assessment, intervention and evaluation skills essential to providing supportive care within the neonatal unit.

Assessment Clinical seminar presentations and clinical performance appraisal

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