1. Critical appraisal of practice
Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise practice, demonstrating good understanding of the underpinning theoretical concepts in relation to care delivery required by a baby requiring low dependency care.
2. Safe evidence-based nursing care
Provide safe nursing care which applies specialist knowledge, skills and expertise when caring for the neonate who requires low dependency care.
3. Communication
Demonstrate an in depth understanding of appropriate communication skills with parents and other leading professionals when caring for the neonate in a low dependency environment.
4. Professional conduct
Practise in accordance with, and critically evaluate the rules governing professional conduct
5. Contemporary issues
Critically discuss contemporary issues within health care practice of nursing the neonate considering high quality evidence base, providing synthesis and evaluation of differing opinions and perspectives
6 Equality and Diversity
Articulate and acknowledge equality and diversity approaches to care in order to meet the needs of the neonate and his or her family in low dependency.