Course summary
This practical course uses a work-based learning approach to develop the higher-level skills that 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 simulation and skills suites with our award-winning human simulators.
- Have access to a clinical placement opportunity.
Modules
Assessment method
Methods of assessment include: Reflective portfolio; Clinical portfolio; Vivas; Extended reflection; Assignments/essays; Research proposal; Dissertation.
Entry requirements
You will need to have a 2:1 degree in a relevant health-related area and work within a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit with a minimum of five years of clinical experience. Anyone who does not have the required level of degree is advised to discuss their application with the Programme Leader; they may have the option of the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES) or Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) application route. You will also need to possess the ENB 405/Quality in Specialty qualification and be live on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT