Effectiveness of center of excellence campaign on neonatal nursing

Nurses have professional responsibility to update their knowledge and apply that knowledge to the care of patient .It is significant for the neonatal nurses to keep themselves updated about a wide range of Neonatal related topics that will enhance them to optimize their nursing care practice. Center of excellence (COE) campaign on Neonatal Nursing with the theme “Word cannot express the Joy of a new Life” has focused on the knowledge and practice of providing care to Neonates. This training program has enriched the neonatal nurses to enhance the knowledge and skill in neonatal nursing care practices. A customized tool kit was designed in consultation with the neonatologist to serve as a guide for the COE activities of the month. The effectiveness of the campaign was assessed by adopting quasi– experimental research approach and one group pretest and posttest research design. A significant difference in the Pre-test and post-test knowledge score of the staff nurses revealed that the campaign on neonatal nursing was effective.