Transformative Nursing in the NICU: Trauma-Informed Age-Appropriate Care

Transformative Nursing in the NICU: Trauma-Informed Age-Appropriate Care, 1st Edition – Innovations in Neonatal Care

“Transformative Nursing in the NICU: Trauma-Informed Age-Appropriate Care” is a pioneering resource for neonatal nurses and NICU clinicians. This first edition stands out for its introduction of novel, evidence-based care protocols aimed at improving outcomes for newborns in the NICU. Key highlights of the book include:

1. Evidence-Based Protocols: Introduces new care protocols proven to mitigate the morbidities and developmental challenges faced by premature infants in the NICU.

2. Trauma-Informed Care: Reframes the approach to developmental support in the NICU, focusing on trauma-informed, age-appropriate care.

3. Alignment with Quality Standards: Links developmental care to quality standards and Joint Commission requirements, ensuring high standards of care.

4. Interactive Online Learning: Features engaging online activities that help translate the book’s content into clinical practice, with the added benefit of earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

5. Theoretical Foundations: Discusses the relevance of Nightingale’s nursing tenets and Watson’s theory of human caring science in NICU practice.

6. Global Perspectives: Includes examples of successful outcomes associated with the book’s protocols from practitioners in the U.S. and internationally.

7. Compliance with NANN Guidelines: Aligns with the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) guidelines for age-appropriate care of premature and hospitalized infants.

8. Focus on Transforming NICU Practice: Aims to revolutionize NICU practices by providing best available, evidence-based strategies for managing the trauma associated with the NICU experience.

9. Long-term Impact: Addresses how to mitigate both short-term and long-term complications associated with developmental trauma in the NICU setting.

10. Practical Application: The text is designed to be not only informative but also practical, facilitating the implementation of its protocols in everyday clinical practice.

“Transformative Nursing in the NICU” is a vital resource for neonatal nurses and advanced practice nurses (APNs) in the NICU, offering innovative strategies and insights to improve the care and outcomes of vulnerable newborns. This book is particularly useful for those seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in providing trauma-informed, age-appropriate care in neonatal settings.

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