Overview
This is the first module of Neonatal Qualified in Speciality (QIS) and, on successful completion of this module, you will be expected to continue to Practice Focused Neonatal Intensive Care (45 credits), for which additional funding and support will be required. Upon successful completion of both modules, you will be awarded a Graduate Certificate (60 credits).
The module focuses on the fundamental aspects of care provision and is a foundation to the neonatal intensive care module. By successfully completing the module you will have developed your knowledge and skills in neonatal nursing. You will also have enhanced your ability to think critically about nursing practice and develop your reasoning skills. The emphasis on family centered care and advanced communication skills will ensure you are prepared to have difficult conversations and offer support to parents at a stressful time.
The module will cover the following:
- Utilise best evidence to underpin the provision of care to babies and their families
- Maintain effective and supportive communication with babies, families and within the wider healthcare team
- Develop clinical reasoning skills using robust evidence based material to assess and manage babies' special care needs
- Critically examine the current evidence based guidelines and research underpinning neonatal practice to ensure delivery of evidence based care
- Discuss the process of transition to community based care for babies with complex needs demonstrating awareness of the relevant support services available
- Employ strategies to empower families to provide appropriate care for their baby/babies
- Facilitate family centred care to babies nursed for in the special care setting
- Demonstrate familiarity with safeguarding procedures in accordance with local safe guarding authority
- Using clearly defined guidelines, be responsible and accountable for quality fundamental care under indirect supervision in the special care environment
- Critically appraise and reflect upon their own professional practice and personal development
Postgraduate modular fees for UK students can be found here.
