Overview

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.

Programme Structure

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 several 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 for a non-medical advanced practitioner role in neonates, allowing you to work 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. The programme is accredited by the Centre for Advancing Practice.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nursing Midwifery View 39 other Masters in Midwifery in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9100 GBP / year

≈ 9100 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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