The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about bacterial and fungal infections..  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Identify the common neonatal bacterial and fungal infections
• Know the common means of transmission of these infections
• Recognize the clinical manifestations of these infections
• Learn how to recognize and treat these infections

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about birth trauma.  After studying this information, you will be able to-

• Understand the risk factors associated with birth trauma
• Describe the types of birth trauma

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about common neonatal procedures. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Discuss general principles and goals of procedures done in the NICU
• Know the vascular and respiratory procedures and techniques
• Know indications and information gathered from a lumbar puncture
• Describe abdominal procedures

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about developementally supportive care, breastfeeding, and discharge.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe environment requirements to achieve developmentally supportive surroundings
• Recognize how to provide developmentally supportive  and individualized care by observation of infant stress and regulating cues
• Know lactation physiology and discuss breastfeeding of the hospitalized and premature infants
• Discuss problems in breastfeeding and proper storage of human milk
• Know what features are needed for an effective care plan
• Know how to assess and plan family and infants for discharge
• Understand post discharge considerations

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about endotracheal intubation and medications.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the situations when it may be necessary to intubate
• Illustrate the proper procedure to intubate; describe head and neck anatomy
• Illustrate the importance of medication administration to help

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about  genetic issues, temperature ethical dilemmas.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the approach used to examine infants with genetic issues
• Discuss how the diagnosis is made and what counseling parents should receive
• Discuss how heat is produced and maintained
• Discuss management to prevent heat loss and explain the hazards of temperature control methods
• Discuss how to develop a process for ethical decision-making and the steps to take when redirecting life-sustaining care to comfort measures
• Recognize the steps to managing neonatal death and explain the importance of bereavement follow-up program

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about  hematologic problems.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Identify blood products used in the newborn
• Discuss the uses of blood products in newborns

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about  hematologic problems.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Discuss physiology and causes of neonatal thrombosis
• Discuss identification and management of venous thromboembolic disorders
• Discuss therapy of neonatal thrombosis

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about hyperbilirubinemia.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Define hyperbilirubinemia
• Describe the diagnostic tests to identify hyperbilirubinemia
• State the treatment options for hyperbilirubinemia

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about introduction to neonatal resuscitation.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Learn how to recognize which babies will need resuscitation
• Know what equipment and personnel will be needed to resuscitate a newborn
• Learn the changes in physiology that occur when a child is born
• Know the steps to follow during resuscitation

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about metabolic problems.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Understand normal metabolic function
• Identify the clinical signs and complications of hypo/hyperglycemia, hypo/hypercalcemia and hypermagnesemia
• Know the management of metabolic disturbances

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about metabolic problems.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Understand metabolic bone diseases of prematurity
• Be able to identify the difference between osteopenia and rickets
• Understand the clinical signs of metabolic bone disease
• Identify inborn errors of metabolism

• Be able to define and identify the risk factors for NEC
• Know the different diagnostic steps in diagnosing NEC
• Be familiar with the Bell staging criteria
• Know the medical and surgical management of NEC
• Understand the prognosis and long term effects of NEC
• Recognize fetal surgical disorders

• Identify postnatal surgical disorders.
• Know the common surgical emergencies that cause respiratory distress.
• Identify the lesions that cause intestinal obstruction and abdominal masses.
• Recognize renal and other GU disorders.
• Identify congenital tumors.
• Lists the common diagnostic tests.
• Describe the pre/postoperative surgical management.

• Know the incidence and survival of neonates with congenital heart disease (CHD)
• Recognize the clinical symptoms of neonates with CHD
• Be able to evaluate CHD in neonates

• Recognize acquired heart disease
• Know the pharmacology involved in treating CHD
• Identify common arrhythmias in the affected neonate and recommended treatment

• Recognize and be able to treat primary and secondary apnea
• Know what constitutes a high risk delivery
• Identify the steps for proper resuscitation
• Understand the Apgar scoring system
• Know the supplies and medications used for resuscitation
• Know the indications for use of a bag and mask and when intubation is necessary

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about shoulder and skin care/opthalmologic and auditory problems.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Understand the general assessment of skin
• Discuss practices that promotes skin integrity
• Recognize abnormalities in skin and in pigmentation

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about NICU cardiac arrests. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Discuss the underlying concepts of duct dependent systemic blood flow or “left-sided” obstructive lesions
• Discuss the underlying concepts of duct-dependent pulmonary blood flow lesions
• Know how to give Lesion-specific care once diagnosis of CHD is made
• Discuss parallel circulation/transposition of the great vessel
• Discuss lesions with complete intracardiac mixing
• Discuss left-to-right-shunt lesions
• Discuss cardiac surgery in the neonate

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about NICU care of the extremely low-birthweight infant (ELBW) and at home care. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Recognize that the extreme low-birth-weight infants, infants less than 1000 gms, are a subclass in the NICU
• Recognize the importance of counseling parents prior to the birth of a ELBW
• Identify the standard of care to have at least one person NRP certified in the delivery room
• Identify the unique care of ELBW infants in the NICU
• Recognize the importance of follow-up and early interventions care with ELBW

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about NICU fluids and electrolytes. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Identify the principles of water and electrolyte metabolism
• Describe the assessment of fluid and electrolyte status
• Identify how to manage fluids

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about NICU hematology problems. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Describe hematologic physiology of the newborn
• Identify anemia in the newborn and discuss interventions
• Describe etiology and intervention of bleeding in the newborn
• Discuss causes and therapy of polycythemia
• Discuss causes and therapy of thrombocytopenia

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about NICU neurology. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Discuss the clinical evaluation of neonatal seizures, intracranial hemorrhage, periventricular leukomalacia, perinatal asphyxia, and neural tube defects
• Discuss the treatment and prognosis of the above mentioned disorders

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about NICU nutrition. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Know how growth is measured in premature infants
• State the nutritional requirements recommended for premature infants
• Understand the components of parenteral nutrition and enteral nutrition
• Recognize infant conditions that affect nutrition
• Describe the nutritional requirements after discharge

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about NICU renal conditions. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Discuss renal system development
• Know how to clinically asses infant with renal conditions
• Describe common clinical problems

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about NICU respiratory disorders. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Understand transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)
• Identify pulmonary hemorrhage; define apnea and know the clinical significance
• Understand the complications of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
• Know the treatment for meconium aspiration

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about NICU resuscitation devices and compressions.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• To describe the devices used to ventilate a compromised infant
• Illustrate the proper way to use these devices
• Explain the importance of ventilation and compressions
• Explain the proper way to administer chest compressions to an infant

• Be able to differentiate between early and late stages of shock
• Know the different types of shock and define the causes of shock
• Recognize the clinical manifestations of shock understand the treatment for the different types of shock
• Identify the common orthopedic problems

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about NICU uncommon infections.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Know the causes of tuberculosis, syphilis, lyme disease and toxoplasmosis
• Describe the means of transmission of uncommon neonatal infections
• Describe the treatment and prevention of uncommon infections

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about nursery care of the well newborn.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Describe the physical exam and assessment of the newborn
• Discuss interventions, screening and discharge planning
• Understand the issues involved in neonatal transport

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about respiratory disorders.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Develop a knowledge of the different types of mechanical ventilation
• Be able to understand and interpret arterial blood gases
• Identify pulmonary hemorrhage
• Know the treatment for meconium aspiration

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about respiratory disorders.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Understand the concept of ECMO and proper use
• Identify pulmonary air leaks and the clinical manifestations

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about special considerations in neonatal resuscitation.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Explain certain conditions that make resuscitation effort difficult
• Illustrate the difference in the resuscitation of a premature infant
• Present difficult end of life issues when resuscitation efforts are unsuccessful

• Identify common neonatal viral infections
• Know the modes of transmission
• Rrecognize the clinical manifestations of each viral infection
• Learn the recommended treatments for the pregnant mother, fetus and neonate

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about various viral infections. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —

• Identify common neonatal viral infections
• Know the modes of transmission
• Recognize the clinical manifestations of each viral infection
• Learn the recommended treatments for the pregnant mother, fetus and neonate