Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL NURSING STUDIES AND KEY SKILLS (1)
NURS40307
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Louise Bouic
Email: L.T.Bouic@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 50
Independent Study Hours: 250
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
From a branch specific perspective, the written assignment asks the student to explore an example of good practice using a situation from the clinical placement. It should conclude with a reflection on the explicit identification of what has been learnt and what the student might wish to adopt in their future practice.
A written assignment 2000 words 100% (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
All students must adhere to the Faculty of Health and Science Policy on Confidentiality and Ethical Issues in Academic Practice and Learning
A written assignment 2000 words 100% (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
All students must adhere to the Faculty of Health and Science Policy on Confidentiality and Ethical Issues in Academic Practice and Learning
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Registration as a student nurse
Access to clinical placement experience
Access to clinical placement experience
Module Resources
Personal Tutor, Lecturer, Peers, Clinical Placements, Clinical Supervisor/Mentor/facilitator/Specialists, Classroom, Access to PC/CD Rom, Library and Learning resource Centre, PowerPoint, TV and Video, Flipcharts and Pens, Staffordshire University Skills Website, Access to Study Skills Handbook
Module Learning Strategies
Contact hours (50 hrs):
60% Key lectures
20% Seminars regarding Key Skills
10% Workshops
10% Group Tutorials
Independent study (250 hrs):
30% Development of the Student Portfolio
25% Web-site access
25% Assignment preparation
20% Reading
"BLACKBOARD may be accessed as a support mechanism and resource"
60% Key lectures
20% Seminars regarding Key Skills
10% Workshops
10% Group Tutorials
Independent study (250 hrs):
30% Development of the Student Portfolio
25% Web-site access
25% Assignment preparation
20% Reading
"BLACKBOARD may be accessed as a support mechanism and resource"
Module Indicative Content
Academic writing, reflective writing and referencing
Communication - verbal and non-verbal and written
Introduction to the Student Portfolio including
Reflective writing including models,
Time management, SWOT Analysis and Action Planning/Learning contracts
Personal and professional development
Introduction to Clinical Supervision
Professional Regulation and NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Record-keeping and the Data Protection Act
Confidentiality
Accountability and autonomy
Current legislation e.g. Human Rights Act and its relevance to the care of vulnerable adults, Mental Health Act
Child Protection guidelines and the Children Act
Patient/client at the centre of clinical practice
Ethics in health care
All elements are set within the context of Government targeted Health and Social Care strategies and the Clinical Governance framework.
Communication - verbal and non-verbal and written
Introduction to the Student Portfolio including
Reflective writing including models,
Time management, SWOT Analysis and Action Planning/Learning contracts
Personal and professional development
Introduction to Clinical Supervision
Professional Regulation and NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Record-keeping and the Data Protection Act
Confidentiality
Accountability and autonomy
Current legislation e.g. Human Rights Act and its relevance to the care of vulnerable adults, Mental Health Act
Child Protection guidelines and the Children Act
Patient/client at the centre of clinical practice
Ethics in health care
All elements are set within the context of Government targeted Health and Social Care strategies and the Clinical Governance framework.
Module Texts
Dimond, B. (2001) Legal Aspects of Nursing, (3rd edition), Pearson Education, Edinburgh. ISBN: 0583423597
Downie, R. and Calman, K. (1994) Healthy Respect. Ethics in Health Care, (2nd edition), Oxford, Oxford University Press. ISBN: 0192624083
Taylor, B. (2000) Reflective Practice: a guide for nurses and midwives. Buckingham, Open University Press ISBN: 0335206891
Downie, R. and Calman, K. (1994) Healthy Respect. Ethics in Health Care, (2nd edition), Oxford, Oxford University Press. ISBN: 0192624083
Taylor, B. (2000) Reflective Practice: a guide for nurses and midwives. Buckingham, Open University Press ISBN: 0335206891