AmandaA practical, physiology-based review of inotropes and vasoactive drugs in the NICU. Learn how these medications work, key nursing considerations, and how understanding shock physiology builds confidence—and supports certification goals.
AmandaLearn the key updates in the NRP 9th Edition, including new cord management guidelines, revised PIP and ventilation ranges, algorithm changes, and what NICU nurses need to know to prepare for safer, smarter resuscitation.
AmandaInfantile botulism is rare but serious. Learn how it develops, the early signs NICU nurses should watch for, and why quick recognition and BabyBIG treatment can change outcomes.
AmandaLearn how to differentiate caput succedaneum, cephalohematoma, and subgaleal hemorrhage in newborns. Understand the physiology, assessment, and nursing priorities to recognize complications early and support families confidently
AmandaLearn how adrenergic receptors influence vasoactive and inotropic drugs in the NICU. Understand the why behind alpha, beta, and dopaminergic effects so you can titrate confidently and improve neonatal outcomes.
AmandaLearn the essentials of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in the NICU—when to use it, key components, monitoring, and nursing priorities—to support growth and prevent complications in fragile newborns who can’t yet tolerate full feeds.