What is it about?
You progress towards achieving the neonatal nurse qualification in speciality (QIS) status within the neonatal special and high dependency care setting. This award is part of a 60-credit programme delivered as two 30-credit, degree-level awards spanning one academic year. The other award is Care of the Neonate in Intensive Care. The award enables you to:
further develop your understanding of the principles and clinical concepts relating to neonatal special and high dependency care
further develop your knowledge and skills in neonatal special and high dependency care
progress towards achieving the neonatal nurse qualified in speciality status.
Who is it for?
Registered nurse and/or a registered midwife currently working within a neonatal unit
What will participants learn?
This award covers topics such as system-related neonatal physiology, neonatal nursing care, focusing on:
• fluid, electrolyte, nutrition and elimination management
• neurological, development care and pain management
• respiratory and cardiovascular management
• skin, hygiene and infection control management
• infant temperature management
• palliative care, end-of-life care and bereavement management
• investigations, tests and procedures.
You must complete a portfolio of competencies in your own practice area. You are mentored throughout by a member of the neonatal nursing team who has mentorship status and is neonatal qualified in speciality status
How will participants Learn?
5 face-to-face contact days, 2 independent guided study days
How will participants be assessed?
You are given formative feedback and tutorial support throughout the award.
• Your portfolio and assignment is due in May
• Your multiple choice question exam is normally taken in week 10 of the module.
Feedback is available in June.
What experience / qualifications do participants need?
Applicants should be a registered nurse and/or a registered midwife currently working within a neonatal unit.
Code
WHH3044-N
Level
6
Credits
30
When is it?
October
Where is it?
Teesside University, Middlesbrough Campus
What are the contact dates students need to attend university?
5 face-to-face contact days, 2 independent guided study days
University Contact Details
Name: Michelle Jones
Email: Michelle.Jones@tees.ac.uk
University Email: SOHSC-ContractsGeneric@tees.ac.uk
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