This module will support you to:

• Discuss the role of the special care unit in relation to high dependency and intensive care units
• Evaluate current evidence based practice in the special care unit in relation to the infants who meet the criteria for level 1 admission
• Analyse the role of the nurse and the family as members of the multidisciplinary team in the special care unit
• Develop understanding of neonatal physiology and development
• Apply safe clinical skills to promote effective care of the neonatal and their family on the special care unit
• Evaluate current evidence based practice to underpin the application of family centred care within the special care unit
• Synthesise and evaluate evidence based information to underpin decision-making in the care of neonates and their families
• Analyse and evaluate communication skills which promote effective collaborative working between members of the team in the special care unit

Qualified nurses who are working in a neonatal unit.

Assessment

Essay

 Teaching schedule

01/10/2024, 22/10, 12/11, 26/11