NS3229 - Newborn Challenges and Midwifery Care

This subject builds on student's theoretical knowledge and clinical skills when caring for the newborn including infants who are experiencing complex care in the special care nursery. Students will gain experience working within a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team in the care of newborns and their families who face challenges that can be unexpected including grief and loss.

Learning Outcomes

• explain the principles of support for the newborn requiring complex care;
• develop strategies for the supportive care of the unwell neonate;
• appraise evidence based practice to support the provision of family-centred newborn care within the multidisciplinary team;
• apply national competency standards for the midwife to care provided.

Subject Assessment

• end of semester exam (50%)
• assignments (30%)
• case study presentation (20%)
• professional portfolio (pass/fail) (%)
• professional experience placement (sat/unsat) (%).

Special Assessment Requirements

Examinations may be scheduled outside regular university examination period - refer to NM year planner. Students must complete and submit all items of assessment; 100% attendance at Clinical Lab sessions; Professional Portfolio P/F; achieve a satisfactory grade for Professional Experience Placement; achieve a cumulative score of 50% or more for the subject.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.