CARE OF THE NEONATE WITH COMPLEX NEEDS
MID3NCN
2018
Credit points: 15
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.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHelen Nightingale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HZNMD or HZNMDB and must have passed one subject in: MID2PCN or MID2PNC
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions The subject has been developed in accordance with the Checklist for an Inclusive Curriculum and the Cultural and Inclusive Practice Toolkit. Students will have opportunities to draw on their own cultural experiences and practices to inform their assessment tasks and the readings/resources/case materials have been selected with a diversity of perspectives in mind. Learning opportunities are available in classroom, online, in groups and in clinical practice unit offering varied methods for learner preference in learning styles. Students can access CLU out of class for extra practice and support.
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Merenstein & Gardner's Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care | Recommended | Gardner,S L, Carter, B, Enzman-Hines, M I and Hernandez, J A, eds, 2011 | 8th Ed 2016 Elsevier |
| Readings | Neonatology at a glance | Recommended | Lissauer, T and Fanaroff, A A, eds, 2011 | 2nd EDN WILEY-BLACKWELL |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Support and educate families whose infants require specialised neonatal care.
- Activities:
- Face to face teaching and discussion Online learning package Further self directed reading, investigation and learning. Interprets evidence as a basis to inform practice and decision making Students will be on a clinical placement for 3 weeks (120 hours) within a special care nursery setting
02. Anticipate and identify infants who are at risk of complications in the neonatal period.
- Activities:
- Face to face teaching and discussion Online learning package Further self directed reading, investigation and learning. Students will be on a clinical placement for 3 weeks (120 hours) within a special care nursery setting. Skills assessment during clinical placement Interprets evidence as a basis to inform practice and decision making
03. Provide safe and effective care in the clinical setting for newborns who are premature, sick or at risk.
- Activities:
- Students will be on a clinical placement for 3 weeks (120 hours) within a special care nursery setting. 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 Recognise the role of assessment of the neonatal with complex needs Skills assessment during clinical placement
04. Consult and refer newborns who are premature, sick or at-risk to other health professionals as needed.
- Activities:
- Students will be on a clinical placement for 3 weeks (120 hours) within a special care nursery setting. 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 independent practice in the provision of neonatal care in the Special Care Nursery 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 sick, premature or at-risk newborn.
- Activities:
- Students will be on a clinical placement for 3 weeks (120 hours) within a special care nursery setting. Skills assessment during clinical placement Face to face teaching and discussion Further self directed reading, investigation and learning. Avocates to protect the rights of neonate and their families in realtion to specaial care nursery Addresses the impact of personal beliefs and experiences on the provision of neonatal care in the Special Care Nursery
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Week 09-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelen Nightingale
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
09
-
13
One 5.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 09 to week 13
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
09
-
23
One 10.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 09 to week 23
and delivered via blended.
"Students complete an additional 10-hours of independent investigation"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
15
-
23
One 120.0 hours placement - off site per study period
from week 15 to week 23
and delivered via blended.
"Students complete 120-hours of clinical practicum."
Laboratory Class
Week:
09
-
13
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 09 to week 13
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Week:
09
-
13
Four 4.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 09 to week 13
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment (1500 words equivalent) | discuss a case study infant with hypoglycaemia, jaundice or sepsis | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Written examination 1.5 hours | Clinical assessment of problem-solving, psychomotor and communication skills and professional development in line with the ANMC competencies. | 50 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Clinical Practicum (120 hours) | Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement (120 hours) in order to pass the subject | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2018, Week 09-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacqueline McGregor
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
09
-
09
One 5.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 09 to week 09
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
09
-
23
One 10.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 09 to week 23
and delivered via blended.
"Students complete an additional 10-hours of independent investigation"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
15
-
23
One 120.0 hours placement - off site per study period
from week 15 to week 23
and delivered via blended.
"Students complete 120-hours of clinical practicum."
Laboratory Class
Week:
09
-
09
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 09 to week 09
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Week:
09
-
09
Four 4.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 09 to week 09
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment (1500 words equivalent) | discuss a case study infant with hypoglycaemia, jaundice or sepsis | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Written examination 1.5 hours | Clinical assessment of problem-solving, psychomotor and communication skills and professional development in line with the ANMC competencies. | 50 | 02, 04, 05 |
| Clinical Practicum (120 hours) | Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement (120 hours) in order to pass the subject | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |