NURS 633

Advanced Neonatal Pathophysiology and Clinical Management I

This course provides a foundation in the cellular processes upon which neonatal pathophysiology occurs. Synthesis of topics in human embryology is the foundation for understanding specific neonatal pathophysiologic processes. Common pathophysiologic neonatal diseases and how they deviate from normal physiology are presented using a systems approach. Integrated into the course are diagnostic reasoning skills needed to manage the care of a critically ill neonate. Students will evaluate presenting clinical signs in the neonate requiring intensive care, determine the appropriate diagnosis and differential diagnoses, identify appropriate diagnostic tests and exams to determine the appropriate diagnosis in neonates with a variety of problems

Units: 4.0