Intensive Care Nursing Level 7 drafted

Program Overview

This Intensive Care Nursing Level 7 program at King's College London is designed for qualified nurses seeking to enhance their critical care knowledge and skills. Delivered through blended learning, it covers topics such as physiology, pharmacology, and ethics. Participants will develop competencies in managing critically ill patients and working effectively within inter-professional teams. The program runs from May 9th to July 4th, 2024, with an application deadline of March 15th, 2024.

Program Outline

Degree Overview: Intensive Care Nursing Level 7 7KNIM769

Overview:

This program at King's College London is an assessed module designed for qualified nurses who have already completed the step one national critical care competency framework or its equivalent. It delves into the theoretical and practical aspects of intensive care nursing, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills required to manage critically ill patients.

Objectives:

• Critically analyze relevant critical care research to promote evidence-based practice.
• Critically appraise the policies, protocols, organization, and management of care for intensive care patients and their families.
• Review how intensive care nurses work effectively within the inter-professional team to provide collaborative care in the ICU, hospital, and community settings.
• Debate the ethical and legal implications of intensive care nursing practice.
• Achieve relevant Step 2 and 3 core clinical competencies outlined in the National Competency Framework for Adult Critical Care Nurses (CC3N 2015).

Program Description:

This program is designed for intensive care nurses who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in critical care nursing. It is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining online learning with face-to-face workshops. The program covers a range of topics, including critical care physiology, pharmacology, nutrition, ethics, and leadership. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced faculty and guest speakers, and to engage in discussions with their peers.

• The program is offered by the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King's College London.
• The program runs from May 9th, 2024, to July 4th, 2024.
• The application deadline is March 15th, 2024.
• The full fee for the program is £3100.
• Self-funding applicants must provide a letter from their unit manager confirming that they will provide clinical support and a mentor for competency assessments.