NURS 6285 - Neonatal Physiology/Pathophysiology II

This three hour credit course is a continuation of neonatal physiology and pathophysiology I and is designed to provide the student with a didactic preparation in advanced concepts of neonatal physiology and pathophysiology. Synthesis of previous topics in human embryology, neonatal assessment, neonatal pharmacology, and neonatal physiology/pathophysiology I provide the foundation for understanding advanced, complex neonatal physiologic and pathophysiological processes. The student will apphy these advanced concepts in the comprehensive neonatal nurse practitioner management of neonates. Pathophysiological diseases of increasing complexity area presented to include the recommended comprehensive topics for national certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner.