Neonatal Advanced Practice Nursing: A Case-Based Learning Approach / Edition 1

by Sandra Bellini DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, CNE, Michele Beaulieu DNP, ARNP, NNP-BC

Overview

This one-of-a-kind learning resource for neonatal nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist students, in both academic and clinical settings, uses complex case studies to reinforce the best practices in treating vulnerable neonatal patients. Based on applications and outcomes, the case study approach develops critical thinking and clinical decision making and fosters effective role transition in practice-based disciplines. Authored by leading neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) educators, these multifaceted, unfolding case studies address and synthesize the most important content covered throughout the NNP curriculum. Additional audiences for this book include interprofessional staff working in Level II and Level III nursery settings.

Beginning with case studies for identifying maternal risk factors, and culminating in case studies for communicating with parents, this text shows a holistic view of caring for neonatal patients. Chapters organized by body system address diseases and disorders and prompt the reader for diagnosis and treatment. Progressing from basic to complex, case studies include objectives, clinical pearls, and critical thinking questions. A robust instructor’s toolkit contains pedagogical strategies for facilitating online discussion, chapter conclusion quizzes, a variety of simulation experiences, and a downloadable image bank is available.

KEY FEATURES:

• Uses a complex case-based learning approach for neonatal advanced practice nursing—the first book to do so
• Authored by leading NNP educators
• Provides 40 to 50 case studies synthesizing key content areas
• Helps prepare students for effective role transition
• Includes a robust instructor's toolkit and image bank that can be used in online courses

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826194152
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	11/21/2016
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	544
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Sandra Bellini, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, CNE, is an associate clinical professor and is coordinator for the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing.

Michele J. Beaulieu, DNP, ARNP, NNP-BC, is a neonatal nurse practitioner at Johns Hopkins/All Children's Hospital.

Table of Contents

Contents

Contributors

Foreword by Elena Bosque, PhD, ARNP, NNP-BC

Preface

Acknowledgments

An Overview of the Text

SECTION I

Assessing Maternal History and Neonatal Presentation Through Case-Based Learning

1 Identifying Maternal Risk Factors and Influence on Fetal Risk

Cheryl Riley and Lori Baas Rubarth

2 Identifying Maternal Conditions Affecting Altered Embryologic Development

Cheryl B. Robinson and Donna Campbell Dunn

3 Identifying Factors Influencing Neonatal Transition

Jacqui Hoffman

4 Assessing Growth Parameters in the Newborn: Identifying Abnormal Findings

Leanne M. Nantais-Smith and Carolyn J. Herrington

5 Fitting All the Pieces Together: A Summary of Formulating a Differential Diagnosis Based on Assessment Findings

Suzanne Staebler

SECTION II

Diseases/Disorders by Body System

6 Respiratory System Cases: Differential Diagnosis for Respiratory Distress in the Newborn

Mary Beth Bodin

7 Cardiovascular System Cases

Lyn Vargo and Daphne A. Reavey

8 Neonatal Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, and Throat System Cases

Roxanne R. Stahl

9 Hematologic System Cases

Catherine Witt

10 Neurologic System Cases

Bresney Crowell

11 Dermatology Cases

Amy Jnah, Desi Newberry, and Tracey Bell Robertson

12 Fluids, Electrolytes, and Nutrition Cases

Patricia J. Johnson

13 Gastrointestinal Cases

Mary Beth Whalen

14 Infectious Diseases Cases

Karen Wright

15 Musculoskeletal System Case Studies

Kathryn R. McLean and Maureen F. McCourt

16 Inherited Metabolic Disorders and Endocrine Disease

Elena Bosque

SECTION III

Health Care Maintenance and Role Preparation Through Case-Based Learning

17 Health Promotion: Newborn Through the First Year of Life

Bobby Bellflower

18 Developmental Care and Optimizing Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in the Preterm and Critically Ill Infant

Susan M. Quinn and Kimberly Knoerlein

19 Complex Social Histories and Communicating With Parents: Critical Conversations for Sensitive Situations

Terri A. Cavaliere and Ana Arias-Oliveras

20 The Use of Simulation in Neonatal Advanced Practice Education: Case-Based Learning at Its Best

Desiree A. Diaz and Joan Esper Kuhnly

Afterword: Part One

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Role Transition

Regina M. Cusson

Afterword: Part Two

Purposeful Plan for Lifelong Learning

Jacqueline M. McGrath

Index