XNPN 10002 - Neonatal Assessment

Course description

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Explore the concepts of family and health within the context of childbearing women and families and the implications for nursing practice.
• Analyze family narratives in order to understand significant themes in the context of childbearing.
• State the components and normal findings of a comprehensive neonatal assessment during the birth transition period and beyond.
• Examine the underlying physiology for each assessment parameter.
• Explain the principles and sequential techniques essential to newborn resuscitation.
• Examine methods of infant nutrition including breastfeeding and formula feeding. 

Applies towards:

• Neonatal Nursing Extension Certificate : Required courses