One of the most common practices in the NICU is the use of a gastric tube for enteral feedings. However, there are known risks to the use of a tube that will be addressed and discussed in this course. Clinical practices that involve parents in the tube feeding of their infant, decrease pain associated with the feeding experience and some recent research that may lead to earlier discharge while maintaining patient safety will be discussed as well.

This program has been approved for 1.0 contact hours; provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP 13692.

Presenter

Sandra Sundquist Beauman MSN, RNC-NIC

Sandra Sundquist Beauman has been a neonatal nurse for her entire career, spanning almost 40 years. Sandy works at the University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center, Department of Pediatrics as the manager of clinical trials operations in Neonatology. She has lectured extensively for many years, both nationally and internationally. She has published a number of articles and book chapters. She consults with neonatal product manufacturing companies in an effort to bring the needs of patients and the clinical team to the attention of the manufacturer/designer of medical devices. Sandy’s passion is to advance the practice of neonatal nursing through education and research.