Intensive Care Nursing Level 7 7KNIM769

This course is available at both Level 6 and Level 7. Please ensure you apply for the appropriate Level (you need to provide evidence of a BSc Hons degree to study at Level 7)

Specific dimensions are highlighted against each learning outcome:

• Critically evaluate relevant critical care research to promote evidence based practice (KSF-HWB1-10/IK1-3/G2)
• Critically appraise policy, protocols, organisation and management of care for intensive care patients and their relatives (KSF-HWB1-10/IK1-2/G2)
• Critically review how the intensive care nurse effectively interacts within the inter-professional team to provide collaborative care within the ICU, hospital, and community setting (KSF-HWB1,8/IK1-3/G2)
• Debate the ethical and legal issues associated with intensive care nursing practice (KSF-HWB1-10/IK1-3)

Achieve relevant Step 2 and 3 core clinical competencies set out in the National Competency Framework for Adult Critical Care Nurses (CC3N 2015). Copies of this document are available online at: http://www.cc3n.org.uk/competency-framework/4577977310

Qualified nurses working in intensive care who have completed the step one national critical care competency framework or equivalent.

ALL SELF-FUNDING APPLICANTS must have a letter from the unit manager agreeing to provide clinical support and a mentor to undertake competency assessments.

Online open book exam and practice assessment document  

Term 1 - 26/09/2024, 03/10, 10/10, 24/10, 31/10, 14/11, 28/11, 05/12

Term 3 - 08/05/2025, 15/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07