Neonatal Practicum

3 credits · School of Nursing

Clinical practicum provides opportunity for developing advanced skills in the nursing care of level III neonates and infants to 2 years of age. Experiences in facilitating and evaluating continuity of care across several settings are a major thrust. Students may work collaboratively with NNPs on unit-based projects as part of the practicum. Advanced practice nursing roles and expert skills are critically examined in clinical and individual conferences. RN licensure is required prior to beginning clinical hours. This course builds on the knowledge obtained during the fall and early part of the spring semesters. Students are expected to attend deliveries and provide complete care to neonates/infants in a level III nursery. Experiences may also occur in the newborn follow-up clinic or pediatrician office to care for older infants to 2 years of age. Corequisite: 6620; successful completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required prior to clinical. [3]