Getting Started

Because the nursery can be such a busy place, it can also be overwhelming. If you are just getting started on your rotation, concentrate on the essential elements first (see below) and use this website as a resource. If in doubt, ask questions. The best educational experience is one that's tailored to fit an individual, so be your own advocate for what you need to learn.

ABOUT THE WEBSITE

The Newborn Nursery website was created in order to enhance your clinical experience. We hope that you will find it to be a useful addition to your rotation. The "Photo Gallery" section contain hundreds of photographs and video clips of normal and abnormal findings in newborns, the "Clinical Guidelines" section provides a framework for approaching some of the more commonly encountered problems, the "Breastfeeding" section contains photos, a video, and lots of practical tips, the "Newborn Nursery Curriculum" details the information residents are expected to learn, and the "Self Assessment Tool" is a measure of individual strengths and areas of weakness related to newborn care.

THE BOTTOM LINE

We recognize that, as residents, you will spend a limited time in the WBN, and the curriculum is packed full of content. While mastery of the curriculum content is the ultimate goal, early on in training it is helpful to focus on some key essentials. So, if you are just getting started, here are the things you need to know to take care of babies in the nursery.

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