I have been a neonatal nurse since completing my Bachelor of Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2001. I have worked as a Clinical Educator on my Local Neonatal Unit for 17 years - responsible for education and development of all grades of staff and working as an expert nurse caring for sick and premature newborn babies. During this time I completed my Qualified in Speciality Modules in 2006, Clinical Supervision Module and Facilitating Learning in Professional Practice Module, all at level 6.

I took up my post as Neonatal Lecturer in 2017 and currently lead the Neonatal Qualified in Specialty level 6 modules that serve up to 12 neonatal units across the East of England networks. I also am a unit lead on the midwifery undergraduate program.

I have an unwavering passion for supporting the learning of students in order for them to deliver quality and holistic care of the neonate and their families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing – Otago Polytechnic
• Currently undertaking Masters in Medical Education
• Post-graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
• Fellow of Higher Education Authority

Teaching Expertise

• Neonatal special care, high dependency and intensive nursing
• Newborn Life Support
• Basic Life Support
• Infant feeding

Projects

• Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation lead

External Roles

• Faculty member for Resuscitation Council UK Newborn Life Support course
• Basic Life Support instructor
• Editor/contributor for Elsevier Clinical Skill and Elsevier Care Planning
• Medical Advisor for film and television

Publications

• Kilby, L., Everett, E., Powis, K. & Kyte, E. (2019) “The preterm and low birthweight infant” in: Boxwell, G,. Petty, J. & Kaiser, L. (eds) Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing 3rd edition. Routledge, Oxon. Pp 43-67

Contact Details

E: katy.powis@beds.ac.uk