Professional development
Professional Boundaries
Neonatal nurses assess, monitor, implement prescribed care, support feeding and educate families. They do not independently diagnose newborn disease, prescribe medicines or change life-support plans outside authorised pr...
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Skills students should develop
Neonatal nurses assess, monitor, implement prescribed care, support feeding and educate families. They do not independently diagnose newborn disease, prescribe medicines or change life-support plans outside authorised protocols.
Medication calculation, identification and double-check systems are essential because neonatal dosing errors can cause severe harm.
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Sources to check before acting
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