Projects
The Trust is happy to provide a travel scholarship for a neonatal nurse to attend the 2017,13th International KC Certification hosted in Cleveland, Ohio.
find out more about this conference here -KC
Study scholarship for lactation Exams 2017
The trust is happy to financially support two registered nurses this year to take their exams. In doing this we feel we are supporting the unit in providing care which supports breastfeeding and the baby friendly hospital initiative of which Christchurch Women’s Hospital and the neonatal unit is accredited for.
The Neonatal Outreach Service offers support, advice and monitoring for the first two - six weeks post discharge. It is an extension of the Neonatal Service.
Summer Student conducts study at Christchurch Women's Hospital Neonatal Unit
Her findings are to be presented as a poster at PSANZ 2016 (Perinatal Society of Australia, New Zealand) in May
The SimNewB is an interactive simulator, designed by Laerdal with the American Academy of Pediatrics to meet the training requirements of neonatal emergency medicine and resuscitation courses.
A long term study of premature infants who are now turing 17 years of age
Looking at the late effects prematurity may have on their physical and mental well being. 2016
Christchurch‟s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has officially opened the first hospital-based pasteurised human milk bank in New Zealand. 2014
Study Scholarships
The trust was very pleased to recently support two neonatal nurses with a travel scholarship. 2015