Home Care of the Premature Infant
Hours: 1.00
Nurses who provide home-based care to premature infants and their families must have a holistic approach. Nursing care must address not only the infant's needs but also the needs of the family and primary caregivers. In this course, you will learn about the long-term effects of premature birth, disease-directed treatments, symptom management, and common nursing interventions to meet the needs of the infant and their caregivers.
Nurses who provide home-based care to premature infants and their families must have a holistic approach. Nursing care must address not only the infant's needs but also the needs of the family and primary caregivers. In this course, you will learn about the long-term effects of premature birth, disease-directed treatments, symptom management, and common nursing interventions to meet the needs of the infant and their caregivers.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Describe the short- and long-term health effects of preterm birth.
Explain disease-directed treatments and symptom management of prematurity.
Identify common nursing interventions that address premature infants and their families' or caregivers' needs.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Long-Term Health Effects of Preterm Birth
Preterm Birth
The Premature Infant’s Unique Challenges
Short-Term Complications
Long-Term Complications
Review
Summary
Section 3: Disease-Directed Treatments and Symptom Management
Medical Needs After Discharge
Respiratory Conditions
Cardiac Conditions
Neurological Conditions
Other Conditions
Review
Summary
Section 4: Nursing Interventions
The Transition from Hospital to Home
Transitional Care Model
The Patient-Centered Medical Home
PCMH and TCM
Key Elements
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Stephanie has over 17 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Disclosure: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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