INTENSIVE CARE OF THE NEONATE
NSG5CNN
Not currently offered
Credit points: 20
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop knowledge and skills in complex neonatal intensive care nursing. Students will expand their understanding of the physiological processes of complex neonatal conditions and consolidate their knowledge and skills in nursing therapies that contribute to the development of safe, therapeutic nursing practice in NICU environments. Opportunities will be provided for students to explore and deepen their understanding of neonatal nursing and professional issues impacting on the practice of the neonatal intensive care nurse.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 20
Subject Co-ordinator: Jacqueline McGregor
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: NSG5CHA, NSG5SCN
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Students must provide evidence of approved health facility access to a minimum of 140-hours of supervised clinical experience that is commensurate with being able to achieve the clinical competencies of this subject.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing | Prescribed | Verklan, M.T. and Walden, M. 2004 | 3RD EDN. W.B. SAUNDERS |
| Readings | Merenstein & Gardner's Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care | Prescribed | Gardner, S.L., Carter, B., Enzman-Hines, M.I. and Hernandez, J.A. 2011 | 7TH EDN. MOSBY |