This is a taught programme comprised of 8 study days which can be taken at level 2 and 3. It is intended for registered nurses and midwives or nursery nurses who are working in a special or transitional care of the newborn setting. It can be accessed as part of the BSc (Hons) Children and Young People, a graduate certificate or as a stand alone module.

This module includes theoretical and practical components to enable the learner to explore the concept of special and transitional care and the needs of the infant and his family in a holistic manner. The student will be encouraged to review the provision of special and transitional care in the light of supporting evidence, and to reflect critically upon their own practice.

Using a critical approach to contemporary evidence, the student will also consider and critically analyse nursing and medical interventions that may be used in the special or transitional care setting to ascertain appropriateness, effectiveness and best practice.

Target audience

This can be taken as level 5 or 6 theory practice module is intended for registered nurses, midwives or nursery nurses who are working in a special or transitional care of the newborn setting. It can be accessed as part of the Children and Young People's Nursing BSc (Hons), the Special and Intensive Care of the Newborn Graduate Certificate or as a stand-alone module.

Assessment

• A 3,000 word essay and successful completion of practice competencies

Course dates- 16 September 2013 to 12 November 2013

Study days 16, 17 September 2013 (Fulbourn), 7, 8 October 2013 (Chelmsford), 21, 22 October (Fulbourn), 11, 12 November (Chelmsford)

Teaching days and times are for guidance only and are subject to change.

For more information please contact:

Linda McDonald (Neonatal Nurse Lecturer)
Tel 0845 196 5367
Email linda.mcdonald@anglia.ac.uk

Joanne Outteridge (Pathway Leader)
Tel 0845 196 5325
Email joanne.outteridge@anglia.ac.uk

For application queries contact:

Hannah Pollard
Tel 0845 196 4610
Email hannah.pollard@anglia.ac.uk

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