Abstract

The purpose of this project was to improve nursing staff's knowledge of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, identifiable risk factors, how to screen for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, and how to report positive findings from the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome screen. The goal for implementation of this intervention was to improve the rates of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome screening in the newborn nursery.

Author Details

Lindsey N. Clark, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC

Sigma Membership

Omicron Iota at-Large

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Vulnerable Newborn Population, Continuing Education, Screening Tools

Advisor

Joanne Kern

Second Advisor

Morgan Keeling

Third Advisor

Marrlene Vanderboom

Fourth Advisor

Teri McKown

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Maryville University

Degree Year

2022

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2023-03-14

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