Neonatal Fundamentals: Parenteral Nutrition

Program Date: 12 April 2019

Publication Date: 21 May 2019

Continuing Education Units: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0

Course Description:

In this course, you’ll identify 3 indications for use of parenteral nutrition; identify parenteral dose recommendations for specific nutrients; and describe ways to manage chronic complications associated with parenteral nutrition.

Course Objectives:

•Identify 3 indications for use of parenteral nutrition.

•Identify parenteral dose recommendations for specific nutrients.

•Describe ways to manage chronic complications associated with parenteral nutrition.

CDR Level: 2
Suggested Learning Codes: 2090, 3000, 5060, 5440
Performance Indicators: 8.1.4, 8.1.5, 8.3.4, 10.2.3
Run Time: 59

Course Instructor Bio(s)

Janice Hovasi Cox, MS, RD

Neonatal Nutritionist

Kalamazoo, MI, USA

Janice Cox, MS, RD received her B.S. and M.S. in Nutrition from Notre Dame and Case Western Reserve University, respectively. She recently retired from a 42-year career as a Registered Dietitian. For most of her career, Cox worked at Bronson Methodist Hospital in a variety of areas including the NICU, pediatric unit, pediatric intensive care unit, and pediatric subspecialty outpatient clinics. Cox was the Clinical Nutrition Manager during her final 4 years at Bronson Methodist. Cox continues to contribute to the profession of dietetics through consulting and publishing to promote neonatal and pediatric nutrition. Most recently, she has been a key contributing author on the Pediatric Nutrition Care Manual and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Pocket Guide to Neonatal Nutrition, 2nd ed.