Transformative Nursing in the NICU, Second Edition

This innovative text for neonatal nurses and NICU clinicians presents evidence-based care protocols designed to reduce the morbidities and developmental challenges experienced by premature and hospitalized infants. Reframing developmentally supportive care as trauma-informed, age-appropriate care, the book links clinical practice to quality standards and Joint Commission requirements. It integrates nursing theory—including Nightingale’s principles and Watson’s human caring science—with practical guidance and real-world examples from U.S. and international practitioners. Engaging online learning activities support the translation of knowledge into practice and allow users to earn CEUs, making this a comprehensive resource for improving outcomes in the NICU.

Key Features:

• Introduces cutting-edge, evidence-based protocols to mitigate short- and long-term complications in premature infants.
• Reframes developmentally supportive care to trauma-informed, age-appropriate NICU care.
• Aligns with NANN guidelines and meets Joint Commission requirements for staff education.
• Includes real-world examples and favorable outcomes from practitioners worldwide.
• Provides online learning activities to facilitate translation of content into clinical practice and CEU completion.
• Combines theory and practice, linking Nightingale’s tenets and Watson’s caring science to modern NICU care.