Module #1 Introduction to Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Overview of NICU environment, roles and responsibilities of NICU nurses, and importance of developmental care
Module #2 Neonatal Anatomy and Physiology Review of fetal development, neonatal circulation, and organ system maturation
Module #3 Newborn Assessment and Stabilization Initial newborn assessment, APGAR scoring, and stabilization techniques
Module #4 Thermoregulation and Heat Loss Prevention Importance of thermoregulation, heat loss prevention strategies, and temperature management
Module #5 Respiratory Support and Mechanical Ventilation Respiratory system development, oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation principles
Module #6 Cardiovascular Support and Hemodynamics Neonatal cardiovascular system, blood pressure management, and hemodynamic monitoring
Module #7 Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Development Nutrition requirements, enteral feeding methods, and gastrointestinal development
Module #8 Fluid and Electrolyte Management Fluid and electrolyte balance, IV fluid therapy, and electrolyte disturbance management
Module #9 Infection Prevention and Control Infection risk factors, infection prevention strategies, and sepsis management
Module #10 Pain Management and Sedation Neonatal pain assessment, pain management strategies, and sedation principles
Module #11 Neonatal Neurology and Development Neonatal neurology, developmental care, and neurodevelopmental outcomes
Module #12 Congenital Anomalies and Birth Defects Common congenital anomalies, birth defects, and genetic disorders
Module #13 Neonatal Surgical Care Surgical interventions, perioperative care, and postoperative management
Module #14 Neonatal Pharmacology and Medication Management Neonatal pharmacology principles, medication administration, and dosing considerations
Module #15 Family-Centered Care and Communication Family-centered care principles, communication strategies, and parental support
Module #16 Cultural Competence and Diversity in NICU Care Cultural competence, diversity, and individualized care in the NICU
Module #17 Ethical Decision-Making in NICU Care Ethical principles, decision-making frameworks, and moral distress in NICU care
Module #18 Quality Improvement and Safety in NICU Care Quality improvement principles, safety strategies, and quality metrics in NICU care
Module #19 Neonatal Transport and Stabilization Neonatal transport principles, stabilization techniques, and transport team management
Module #20 Care of the Premature Infant Unique challenges, developmental care, and long-term outcomes of premature infants
Module #21 Care of the Sick Term Infant Common illnesses, diagnosis, and management of sick term infants
Module #22 Neonatal Cardiac Care Neonatal cardiac anatomy, cardiac defects, and cardiac surgery
