Students will participate in the development of regional perinatal projects and research. Student clinical experiences are provided in a variety of perinatal care settings. Adjunct faculty members function as preceptors with guidance for the Advanced Perinatal Faculty. This role prepares the graduate to provide a full range of neonatal care services. Coursework includes content, seminars and clinical practice in advanced neonatal nursing.
Students participate in development of regional neonatal projects.
Student clinical experiences are provided in a variety of neonatal clinical areas including the neonatal intensive care unit of the Children's Hospital of the Kings' Daughters. Adjunct faculty members function as preceptors for the students with guidance from the Advanced Perinatal and Neonatal faculty. In collaboration with other health care professionals, graduate students provide health promotion, health maintenance and restorative care to well, at-risk, and chronically ill clients and their families. Critical thinking, clinical problem-solving and the research process are emphasized. Student clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings.