Department Overview
Neonatal Nursing is a specialized field that focuses on the care of newborn infants, particularly those who are ill or premature. Neonatal nurses work in neonatal intensive care units and are trained to provide high-level care for vulnerable infants.
Core Function
The primary function of the Neonatal Nursing Department is to educate, train, and develop competent, compassionate, and evidence-based neonatal nurses who can provide care to neonates in a variety of clinical settings, from Level I nurseries to Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).
Core Responsibilities
Key areas of obligation and duty for the department:
- Curriculum Development: Integrating latest evidence, technologies, and neonatal standards.
- Student Mentorship: Delivering high-quality didactic instruction and guidance.
- Clinical Competence: Ensuring proficiency in resuscitation and complex neonatal management.
- Advancement of specialty: Conducting and disseminating neonatal care research.
- Professional Engagement: Fostering clinical partnerships and community outreach.
Major Activities
Specific actionable tasks performed by the department:
- Academic: Course delivery and complex NICU simulation scenarios.
- Clinical: Partnering with Level III/IV NICUs for direct student supervision.
- Administrative: Program recruitment, admissions, and accreditation management.
- Scholarly: Research initiatives, grant writing, and peer-reviewed publishing.
- Professional Service: Leadership in organizations like NANN and community family support.
Academic Programs
Discover our specialized curriculum and degree pathways
Bachelor of Neonatal Nursing - Post Basic Program (Bachelor)
Post basic Neonatal Nursing program focused on specialized neonatal care for newborn infants, particularly those who are ill or premature.
2 years and six months
Undergraduate
Bachelor