Overview

The course content will include all the “knowledge” section of the BAPM (2012) document “Matching knowledge and skills for Qualified In Speciality (QIS) Neonatal nurses: A core syllabus for clinical competency” (document attached) as follows: Management of the normal newborn or convalescing infant, anatomy and physiology (structure, function and process): Fluid, electrolyte, nutrition and elimination. Respiratory and cardiovascular management. Neurological, pain & stress management. Thermoregulation, skin, hygiene and infection prevention Managing and supporting the family. Study skills. Use of relevant IT systems.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyse and demonstrate the clinical skills and knowledge required by the neonatal nurse in the neonatal nursing environment.

• Critically analyse ethical issues in relation to neonatal care

• Critically analyse the psychosocial needs of the parents, extended family and colleagues when a very sick baby is being nursed in the neonatal intensive care unit.

• Critically evaluate and provide safe, effective care to babies and their families/carers within the neonatal nursing environment

• Critically evaluate, and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, the safety precautions necessary in a neonatal intensive care unit specifically related to equipment, the dangers inherent in a high technology area and the necessary supervision needed with staff usage.