Course Detail
Units:
5.0
Course Components:
Clinical
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: Graduate status in Nursing OR Instructor Consent.
Description
In this course, the student continues the trajectory from novice to competent advanced practice nurse by providing care to a critically ill and highly complex group of infants in the Level III or IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The emphasis of the course is on developing competence in diagnosing and treating a full range of common and complex neonatal disorders and working with families in the care of neonates. Students continue to develop knowledge and skills within the NNP domains of professional role and professional practice.