NURS 765

Advance Neonatal Physiology & Pathophysiology II

This course is the second of two courses that provides the student with didactic preparation in the concepts of advanced neonatal pathophysiology based upon normal neonatal physiology. Synthesis of topics in human embryology, genetics, and advanced neonatal pathophysiology and clinical management provides the foundation for understanding complex neonatal pathophysiologic processes. Complex pathophysiologic neonatal diseases and how they deviate from normal physiology are presented using a systems approach. Integrated into the course is the diagnostic reasoning needed to manage the care of a critically ill neonate. Topics addressed in this course include those recommended to prepare the student for national certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner

Units: 3.0