Newborn Nursing Care Plan

Basic newborn care nursing focuses on meeting the essential needs of a newborn, including feeding, hygiene, temperature regulation, and monitoring of vital signs. It ensures that newborns transition safely from the womb to life outside, supporting their early development.

The five essential steps of newborn care include immediate drying, skin-to-skin contact, delayed cord clamping, initiating breastfeeding, and keeping the baby warm. These practices help stabilize the newborn and promote a healthy start.

A care plan consists of assessment, nursing diagnosis, goals and outcomes, nursing intervention/s, and evaluation. Together, along with rationale, these components guide the nurse through creating an individualized care plan to meet the patient’s needs effectively.