- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
This course builds on the concepts presented in NSNE 7100, 7200, 7300, 7900 and 7911. This combination theory and clinical course delivers twelve weeks of guided independent study, a workshop, and 40 hours of clinical practice. A case-study format will be used to address the care of infants experiencing life-threatening health challenges, including aspiration, persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, sepsis, multiorgan dysfunction, abdominal wall defects, hydrops, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, and extremely low birth weight. Treatment modalities such as venous and arterial access, various modes of invasive respiratory support, pharmacological support, and blood products are examined using a developmentally supportive and family-centered care approach.
Prerequisite(s)
- 75% in NSNE 7911
- RN practicing licensure in a provincial/territorial college of Registered Nurses. A combination of education and experience may be sufficient to waive the prerequisite with the approval of the Program Head.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$626.77 - $1,239.22 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are two offerings of NSNE 7920 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 29627
Duration
Tue Apr 02 - Fri Jun 21 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 29627
- Domestic fees $1239.22International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Apr 02 - Jun 21 | N/A | N/A | Other |
Apr 02 - Jun 21 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Annie Silveira
Course outline
Domestic fees
$1239.22
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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NSNE 7920 is a combination theory and clinical course that includes a workshop and 40 hours of clinical practice. Current NRP and CPR is required. Students must be available for clinical their placement at any time within the term dates. Contact the Program Head at celiades1@bcit.ca for an application and approval to register. Please note: Clinical courses are non-refundable.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 61422
Duration
Tue Apr 02 - Fri Jun 21 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 61422
- Domestic fees $626.77International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Apr 02 - Jun 21 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
Annie Silveira
Course outline
Domestic fees
$626.77
Important information
- Available for exam challenge only.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Approval is required to register in this CHALLENGE section. Contact the Program Head at celiades1@bcit.ca
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
As a healthcare practitioner, you are expected to follow professional standards of practice throughout all SN programs and courses. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the life-threatening health challenges that can lead to multiorgan dysfunction syndrome in infants.
- Determine appropriate methods of invasive respiratory support.
- Identify appropriate treatment options when caring for infants with life-threatening health challenges.
- Apply the principles of developmentally supportive and family-centred care within the context of caring for infants with life-threatening health challenges.
- Identify and examine pharmacological and non-pharmacological agents commonly used to treat critically ill infants.
- Demonstrate safe and competent nursing care of infants experiencing life-threatening health challenges and various modes of invasive respiratory support.
- Demonstrate accurate and timely documentation of nursing care.
- Practice in accordance with Professional Standards for Registered Nurses.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Neonatal Acute Care (NSNE 7920) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Health Sciences
- Specialty Nursing (Neonatal)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
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