Nursing Education
Children's Hospital Central California leads and participates in nursing education initiatives throughout the region. These include support for local nursing schools as well as training programs for partner hospitals. Children’s Hospital evaluates programs on an ongoing basis and new opportunities will be added to this page as they become available.
Neonatal Outreach Education
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The Neonatal Outreach Education Program is designed to promote the education and knowledge of the region’s healthcare professionals related to neonatal care.
Program Goals
- Assess neonatal educational needs of area hospitals
- Develop individualized curriculum programs based on educational needs assessment
- Educate healthcare professionals in comprehensive neonatal care
Courses
S.T.A.B.L.E.: Transport Stabilization Program
The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program is a widely accepted neonatal post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization educational and clinical tool. “S.T.A.B.L.E.” stands for the six assessment parameters covered in the program: Sugar & Safe Care, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, and Emotional Support for the family. S.T.A.B.L.E. is considered by neonatal educators and leaders in neonatology to be the follow-up, complementary program to the American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
S.T.A.B.L.E.: Cardiac Module
The S.T.A.B.L.E. Cardiac Module provides general guidelines for the assessment and stabilization of neonates with suspected congenital heart disease (CHD). Prompt, effective, appropriate care of neonates with severe CHD can reduce secondary organ damage in short and long-term outcomes and reduce morbidity and mortality. This course is beneficial for any neonatal or pediatric healthcare provider (physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists) who must identify and care for neonates or infants with congenital heart disease.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program: Provider/Renewal
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program is designed to teach an evidence-based approach to resuscitation of the newborn. The causes, prevention, and management of mild to severe neonatal asphyxia are carefully explained so that health professionals may develop optimal knowledge and skill in resuscitation.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program: Instructor
This course is designed to meet AAP guidelines to become an NRP Instructor. It will provide the learner with the information needed to develop and implement the Neonatal Resuscitation Program in an institution. Presentation, discussion, and role-playing will teach skills to coordinate and facilitate provider programs. The course also will teach documentation and reporting for NRP Provider Courses.
Neonatal Simulation: SimNewB
Children’s Hospital Central California is excited to offer high-fidelity simulation training with SimNewB! This is the first neonatal simulator of its kind and its realistic traits and lifelike responses make it the most emotionally engaging patient simulator of all. SimNewB is designed to meet the training requirements of neonatal emergency medicine and resuscitation courses and is the most authentic and comprehensive simulation solution in its field. SimNewB helps improve team dynamics, builds confidence and facilitates practice in a risk-free environment. Utilizing SimNewB for multidisciplinary simulation based training allows healthcare providers to improve communication, refine critical thinking skills, and ultimately help improve neonatal patient outcomes.
Neonatal Presentations
Upon request, specific presentations can be designed to meet the educational needs of area hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our Neonatal Outreach Education team will work with your team of professionals to design a presentation to reflect your unique interests and educational needs. Presentations are offered at your facility or the location you request.
Clinical Practice Consultations
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital Central California is dedicated to the education and success of our referring and community hospitals and healthcare facilities. The vision of our Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist team is to partner in consultation on clinical and professional practice issues to ensure the best possible outcomes for our neonatal population. Upon request, specific consultations can be designed to meet the needs of your facility.
Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality Conferences
Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit presents monthly Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) Conferences. These conferences are designed to educate physicians, registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals about topics related to mortality and morbidity of the neonatal population. No registration or fees required to attend these conferences.
Contact
Neonatal Outreach Education
(559) 353-5615
apeerson@childrenscentralcal.org