Module 7:

Infection & Immunology

Author: Sue Wilcinski, NS APRN NNP-BC

Learning Objectives:

Describe the presentation, workup, and treatment of neonatal bacterial and viral infections.

Identify why infants are at increased risk for infection.

Give examples of infection control measures in the NICU.

Name the components of a CBC with differential and their functions.

Explain how to calculate absolute neutrophil counts and immature to total neutrophil ratios.

CE Information:
Please add the CE language. I will get you the final numbers once we know how long each module is. I don’t want to assume they are all 60 minutes, so I’m waiting for CW to provided me with this information.