READI Intermediate-nurses and Allied Health Care Professionals

About This Event

• Full day

Doors open at 8:00am to start promptly at 08:30am.

This day is to help prepare the multi-disciplinary team in the stabilisation and preparation for transfer of critically sick children. The day is taught by clinicians with experience in stabilisation and transfer of paediatric patients. The morning consists of interactive workshops aimed at addressing key learning points in a small group setting, while the afternoon consolidates this learning through the use of two simulations.

This day is aimed at senior nurses/ODPs (2+ years experience), nurse practitioners, junior and senior doctors who are involved in the stabilisation and transfer of Paediatric patients.

A small breakfast bag, lunch along with tea and coffee is provided throughout the day. Alternatively candidates can access the food outlets at The Great North Children’s Hospital (GNCH).

What to bring and wear

• Wear loose comfortable clothes

• bring a water bottle

• note pad and pen

Location

Education Centre, Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI), Newcastle upon Tyne

Public Transport

By Metro The closest station to the RVI is Haymarket and is approximately 10 minutes’ walk to the RVI.

By Train Newcastle Central Station is 5 - 10 mins journey in a taxi.

By Bus Interchange at Haymarket for most local services

Directions

The education centre is located off queen Victoria Road, if you head towards the main entrance for Great North Children Hospital, the education centre is on the left, before the bridge joining Victoria wing to GNCH.

Parking

There is a multi-storey car park on site but this can become busy, especially after 0830.

Parking is also available at the old General hospital site (CAV) off Westgate Road, NE4 6BE with an Arriva (no 47) shuttle bus across to the RVI on production of your work ID badge. It is also a short walk of around 20mins.

Finally parking is available at St james’ Football Stadium which is a 10 minute walk through Leazes Park. All the car parks will require payment of varying price.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Further enquires email- [email protected]

Host or Publisher NECTAR