This practical course uses a work-based learning approach to develop the higher-level skills that will lead to advanced practitioner status.
If you are an experienced neonatal intensive care nurse, this challenging and rewarding programme will enable you to become a qualified advanced neonatal nurse practitioner.
You will:
- Be supported in clinical practice by experienced neonatal nurse practitioners, consultant neonatologists, or specialist pediatric registrars
- Be taught by experts in the field including teritiary neonatologists, advanced neonatal nurse practitioners, midwifery lecturers, pharmacists and radiographers
- Develop advanced clinical skills in our brand new simulation suites with our award-winning human simulators
- Have access to a clinical placement opportunity
options available
THIS IS FOR YOU IF...
You are working in a tertiary neonatal care unit with a minimum of five years clinical experience
You want to develop advanced clinical skills
You are hard working and dedicated to developing your knowledge
ALL ABOUTTHE COURSE
This 12-month course requires a high level of commitment to succeed and you will move from nursing to a medical rota immediately upon qualification.
You will achieve a number of clinical competencies such as advanced resuscitation skills, insertion of percutaneous long lines, insertion of umbilical and venous catheters, airway management and intubation and chest drains. Upon completion you will be eligible for a non-medical advanced practitioner in neonates to work within a junior medical rota.
You are expected to be flexible during the programme to facilitate your learning and clinical practice/experience:
- During the first three months, you will be introduced to new concepts, theories and medical management including physiology, pathophysiology for neonates within the maternity department and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- For the rest of the programme, you will attend university and work in clinical practice
- You will self-roster your off duty, clinical practice/experience within your tertiary intensive neonatal care unit (learning on the job)
- You will be given a named supervisor (consultant neonatologist)
- You must accrue a minimum of 660 clinical hours during your twelve months training
Simulation teaching will be undertaken in the University’s simulation suite and in the clinical area.
The Non-Medical Prescribing module is accredited by the NMC, HCPC and GPhC and upon successful completion, you will be able to add an annotation to your professional registration as an independent prescriber.
Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current. When accepting your offer of a place to study on this programme, you should be aware that not all optional modules will be running each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
You will be expected to undertake a series of assessments including a clinical portfolio, written assignments, OSCE, and supervised clinical practice by specialist registrars, advanced neonatal nurse practitioners and consultant neonatologists.
WHAT ABOUTAFTER UNI?
Upon completion of this course, students will become advanced neonatal nurse practitioners and will work on a medical rota. Some students may also wish to progress onto a PhD or work as a nurse consultant or in a leadership role in clinical practice.
WHAT YOUNEED TO KNOW
APPLICANT PROFILE
This course is suitable for those working in a tertiary neonatal care unit with a minimum of five years clinical experience.
A written agreement and clinical support from a nominated consultant neonatologist and nurse line manager will be required in order for you to be accepted onto this programme.
You will apply by using the university’s general online application form. You will have a joint interview with your line manager, a consultant neonatologist and university lecturer. Funding arrangements will be agreed between your Local Trust and the University.
English language requirements
International applicants will be required to show proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 7 is proof of this.
Additional costs
You should consider additional costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.
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