High-Risk Neonate, Theory

1 Course Unit

This course focuses on the care of high-risk neonates within the context of the family unit. The biological and psychosocial aspects are studied as a basis for nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the role of the Advanced Practice nurse in improving services to high-risk neonates with the purpose of decreasing mortality and morbidity rates and improving the quality of life of high-risk newborns and infants. Spring Prerequisite: NURS 7210 Corequisite: NURS 7330 1 Course Unit