New Starters Skills Enhancement Program (NSSEP)

A comprehensive 5-day programme supporting new and newly qualified Community Nurses to build confidence, competence and excellence.
About this Event
Welcome to the New Starters Skills Enhancement Programme (NSSEP)

Are you a newly qualified nurse or new to Community Nursing?

Would you like to develop a comprehensive understanding of the clinical skills required for safe and effective practice as a Community Nurse?

Do you want to grow from good to great?

If you answered YES to all the questions above, then this programme is for you!

Programme Overview

• 5-day programme
• Delivered using a variety of learning methods, including workshops, clinical skills demonstrations, lectures, facilitated discussions, group work, and simulated practice.

Day 1

• Holistic Patient Assessment
• NEWS2 Scoring and SBARD Communication using the A-E Assessment Framework
• Clinical Scenarios
• Medicines Management
• Drug Calculations Assessment

Day 2

• Intravenous (IV) Therapy (Theory and Practical Session)
• Venepuncture (Theory and Practical Session)

Day 3

• Fluid and Nutritional Balance
• Introduction to Diabetes Management (Theory and Practical Session)
• Introduction to Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management

Day 4

• Catheterisation and Catheter Care (Theory and Practical Session)

Day 5
Clinical Skills Assessment

Participants will be assessed in:

• IV Administration
• Venepuncture
• Insulin Administration
• Pressure Ulcer Management (Written Station)
• Catheterisation

Additional Activities

• Community Clinical Simulation Exercises
• Peer Feedback
• Programme Evaluation
• Graduation Ceremony