Care of the Neonate Within the Ward Environment (GOSH/LSBU Partnership) (Level 6)

Program Overview

This module equips nurses caring for neonates with essential knowledge and skills to enhance their competency. It covers key neonatal health issues, holistic care approaches, and the importance of family-centered decision-making in line with national guidelines. Through formative and summative assessments, participants develop a deep understanding of neonatal care, fostering their career growth in this specialized field.

Program Outline

This will include the relevance of altered pathophysiology to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specific neonatal care required. The student will be able to highlight the essential health concerns with neonates, demonstrating the skills and competence to provide a holistic approach to care.

Assessment:

• Formative assessment: Design a poster for a 10-minute presentation to the class.
This should highlight the work in progress presenting the holistic care of a neonate on a case study they are following for the summative assessment.
• Summative assessment: Presentation to panel 30 minutes (20-minute presentation, 10 minutes questions and answers) 100% of marks.
This will detail the student’s management of a neonate they have cared for providing evidence that they are developing competence within this area, highlighting assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the neonate and the family with regard to neonatal diagnosis and management.

Careers:

• This unit provides focus and direction for nurses who wish to develop their career with neonates.
• It is essential that all nurses working within areas that provide care for neonates and their families have the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure that they provide a safe and optimal standard of care.

Other:

• Available as a standalone module: Yes
• Typical intake(s): Semester 1, Semester 2
• Venue: GOSH
• Entry requirements: Working in a clinical area that takes ward neonates
• Pre-Requisites: Healthcare professionals who are currently working in a healthcare setting with paediatric
  eotatal patients.