FC3S023 - Advances in Specialised Intensive Care of the Newborn 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FC3S023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Advances in Specialised Intensive Care of the Newborn | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Nursing Practice | ||
| Module Leader: | Autumn Bevan | ||
| Module Team: | Bridie Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | 2013 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100290 - nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
1. To facilitate the acquisition of knowledge that underpins the complex nursing care undertaken in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
2. To promote quality, evidence based nursing care to critically ill neonates by competent practitioners working in partnership with families
Content Summary
· The physiological transition to the extra-uterine environment of an extremely premature newborn
· Principles of Intensive Care Nursing
· Care of the family in the Intensive Care environment
· Contemporary issues in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
· Care of the dying baby and withdrawal of care
· Legal & ethical aspects of neonatology
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 60 |
| Work based learning | 60 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Provide in-depth understanding of the physiology transition of the premature neonate whilst critically analyzing the professional, ethical and legal implications of the nurse’s role in support of neonates and their families. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, provide and evaluate evidence based care for a neonate requiring intensive care through the completion of clinical competencies. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Assignment - A Neonatal assignment, reflecting on the professional , legal and ethical implications of the nurses role when caring for a premature neonate and the family in the intensive care environment considering temporary policy and research | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Clinical Practice Completion 1 | Achievement of clinical competencies | 0 | N/A | 0 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Clinical Practice Completion 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |