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Summary: "The Neonatal Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition, is an essential document for every neonatal nurse practicing in the United States. The scope of practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions of neonatal nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all registered neonatal nurses are expected to competently perform, regardless of role, population, specialty, and setting. The product of extensive thought work by many registered nurses, this new edition provides 17 national standards of practice and professional performance. Each standard is accompanied by detailed competencies for the three practice levels. This premier professional resource informs and guides neonatal nurses in their vital work providing safe, quality, and competent care. It is a must-have for every registered neonatal nurse"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Acknowledgments
Scope of Neonatal Nursing Practice
DEFINITION AND OVERVIEW OF PROFESSIONAL NEONATAL NURSING
HISTORY OF NEONATAL NURSING
UNDERLYING ASSUMPTIONS OF NEONATAL NURSING
PRACTICE CHARACTERISTICS OF NEONATAL NURSING
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
DEVELOPMENTAL CARE
HEALTH PROMOTION
ENVIRONMENT
FAMILY-CENTERED CARE
CULTURALLY SENSITIVE CARE
SPIRITUAL CARE
THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR NURSES
DISCHARGE PLANNING
ADVOCACY
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
PATIENT SAFETY
RESEARCH PRACTICE ENVIRONMENTS AND LEVELS OF CARE IN NEONATAL NURSING
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND ROLES IN NEONATAL NURSING
FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
Standards of Practice for Neonatal Nursing
Standard 1. Assessment
Competencies
Additional Competencies for the Graduate-Level Prepared Registered Nurse
Additional Competencies for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Standard 2. Diagnosis
Competencies
Additional Competencies for the Graduate-Level Prepared Registered Nurse
Additional Competencies for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Standard 3. Outcome Identification
Competencies
Additional Competencies for the Graduate-Level Prepared Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Standard 4. Planning
Competencies
Additional Competencies for the Graduate-Level Prepared Registered Nurse
Additional Competencies for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Standard 5. Implementation
Competencies
Additional Competencies for the Graduate-Level Prepared Registered Nurse
Additional Competencies for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Standard 5A. Coordination of Care
Competencies Additional Competencies for the Graduate-Level Prepared Registered Nurse
Additional Competencies for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Standard 5B. Health Teaching and Health Promotion
Competencies
Additional Competencies for the Graduate-Level Prepared Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Standard 6. Evaluation
Competencies
Additional Competencies for the Graduate-Level Prepared Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Standards of Professional Performance for Neonatal Nursing
Standard 7. Ethics
Competencies Additional Competencies for the Graduate-Level Prepared Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Standard 8. Culturally Congruent Practice
Competencies
Additional Competencies for the Graduate-Level Prepared Registered Nurse
Additional Competencies for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Standard 9. Communication
Competencies
Additional Competencies for the Graduate-Level Prepared Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Standard 10. Collaboration
Competencies