NEONATAL MIDWIFERY PRACTICE
MID3NEO
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students will examine the beginnings of life from conception through to the first 28 days following birth and builds on the earlier clinical and theoretical exposure to the normal newborn. The subject is designed to encourage the student to develop further understanding of the conditions associated with the 'at risk' infant. The student will have the opportunity to acquire and develop the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and give appropriate care for the 'at risk', sick or premature infant. They will explore issues relation to parenting for health infants and infants who have complex needs due to pathology. Students build upon interpersonal skills when examining concepts of attachment, grief and loss. The relationships between maternal conditions and the effects on the infant, the impact to the health industry, local community and society surrounding the birth of a premature or abnormal infant are also considered.
School: School of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Jacqueline McGregor
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: MID2PNC
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: MID31NEO
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Merenstein and Gardner's handbook of neonatal intensive care | Recommended | Gardner,S L, Carter, B, Enzman-Hines, M I and Hernandez, J A, eds, 2011 | 7TH EDN, MOSBY |
| Readings | Neonatology at a glance | Recommended | Lissauer, T and Fanaroff, A A, eds, 2006 | WILEY-BLACKWELL |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. On successful completion of this subject the student is expected to be able to provide safe and effective care in the clinical setting for newborns who are premature, sick or 'at risk'.
- Activities:
- 1. (a) students will be on a clinical placement for (100 hours) within a maternity/special care nursery setting; (b) students will be working alongside registered nurses/midwives and it is expected that they will work toward completing their clinical requirements, consolidate learning, and work toward independent practice in the provision of neonatal care in the Special Care Nursery; (c) recognise the role of assessment of the neonatal with complex needs; (d) skills assessment during clinical placement.
02. Support and educate families whose infants require specialised neonatal care.
- Activities:
- 2. (a) face-to-face teaching and discussion; (b) online learning package; (c) further self-directed reading, investigation and learning; d) interpret evidence as a basis to inform practice and decision-making; (e) students will be on a clinical placement (total of 100 hours) within a maternity/special care nursery setting.
03. Anticipate and identify infants who are 'at risk' of complications in the neonatal period.
- Activities:
- 3. (a) face-to-face teaching and discussion; (b) online learning package; (c) further self-directed reading, investigation and learning; (d) students will be on a clinical placement (total of 100 hours) within a maternity/special care nursery setting; (e) skills assessment during clinical placement; (f) interpret evidence as a basis to inform practice and decision-making; (g) recognise the role of assessment of the neonatal with complex needs.
04. Consult and refer newborns who are premature, sick or 'at-risk' to other health professionals as needed.
- Activities:
- 4. (a) students will be on a clinical placement (total 100 hours) within a maternity/ special care nursery setting; (b) students will be working alongside registered nurses/midwives, it is expected that they will work toward completing their clinical requirements, consolidate learning, and work toward independant practice in the provision of neonatal care in the Special Care Nursery; (c) students will be expected to submit a written reflection of their placement, these reflections are to be critical and function as a learning tool as a means of analysing practice as a midwife.
05. Provide care to families with a premature, sick, 'at-risk' newborn.
- Activities:
- 5. (a) students will be on a clinical placement (total of 100 hours) within a maternity/special care nursery setting; (b) skills assessment during clinical placement; (c) face-to-face teaching and discussion; (d) further self-directed reading, investigation and learning; (e)advocates to protect the rights of neonate, and their families, in relation to special care nursery; (f) addresses the impact of personal beliefs and experiences on the provision of neonatal care in the Special Care Nursery.
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jacqueline McGregor
Class requirements
Lecture
Four 6.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students complete a total of 30 hours of a combination of face-to-face learning with online modules."
Problem Based Learning
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
"Students complete an additional 22-hours of independent investigation"
Placement - Off Site
One 30.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via blended.
"Students complete 160-hours of clinical practicum."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word assignment | 20 | ||
| one 2,500-word case study | Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass all assessment items and clinical to obtain a pass in this unit. | 30 | |
| one 3-hour written examination | Clinical assessment of problem-solving, psychomotor and communication skills and professional development in line with the ANMC competencies. | 50 |