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Advanced Practice (Neonates) at University of Salford - UCAS

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Course summary

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 paediatric registrars.
  • Be taught by experts in the field including tertiary 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.
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 to work as a non-medical advanced practitioner in neonates 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 and 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 of training.
Simulation teaching will be undertaken in the University’s simulation suite and clinical areas. The Non-Medical Prescribing module is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Upon successful completion, you will be able to add an annotation to your professional registration as an independent prescriber.

Modules

  • Neonatal Practice
  • Research Methods
  • Neonatal Practice
  • Non-Medical Prescribing
  • Dissertation
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Assessment method

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.

Entry requirements

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.

Fees and funding

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Advanced Practice (Neonates) at University of Salford - UCAS