1) A Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) examination Length 60 minutes weighted at 100%. Meets LO 1

2) A numeracy exam (pass/refer) Length 30 minutes weighted at 0%. 50% must be achieved to pass. Meets LO 2

3) OSCE - Pass/Refer lasting 20 minutes (Meets LO 3) weighted at 0%
An Objective Structured Clinical Examination assessing a year one skill.

All elements must be passed.

Formative assessment will include:
Formative feedback during clinical skills teaching
Formative MCQ test with feedback
Access to SafeMedicate numeracy/medicines calculations on-line
Optional numeracy/medicines calculations workshop
OSCE practice sessions with feedback

The aim of this module is to introduce the undergraduate student to the structure and form of the human body in health, and then apply this knowledge to the development of the practical, essential patient care skills required for safe, effective assessment and patient care delivery.

In order to achieve the intended learning outcomes the module encompasses three main components: an introduction to human anatomy and physiology (A&P), the application of the knowledge and understanding of human A&P to nursing practice, and the development of fundamental clinical skills based on the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) (2010) Standards for pre-registration education Essential Skills Clusters (ESC).

Content includes an introduction to;

• The organisation of the human body
• Homeostasis and temperature control
• The muscular skeletal system
• The anatomy and functions of the skin
• Microbiology
• The respiratory system
• The cardiovascular system
• The gastrointestinal system and the absorption of nutrients
• The renal system and its role in urinary excretion
• The central nervous system
• The endocrine system
• The reproductive system
• Pharmacology and related numeracy
• The principles and legislation relating to safe moving and handling, and safe moving and handling practice
• Effective hand decontamination using soap and water, and hand gel
• Infection prevention and standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment, and the safe disposal of used items
• BLS and choking – adult, child and infant, including recognition and assessment of the unresponsive/choking patient, calling for assistance, and initiation of life saving treatments
• Safe medicines administration of oral tablets/capsules and liquids, and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, including prescription reading and patient identification
• Assisting patients with their nutrition and hydration needs with care and compassion, and reporting to senior colleagues when it appears that these are not being met.
• Accurate measurement and recording of vital signs and, communicating and reporting abnormal vital signs, altered states and patient deterioration to senior colleagues
• An introduction to the principles and practice of aseptic non touch techniques.

Schedules Learning and Teaching Activities: (90 hours)
51 hours key lectures
24 hours clinical skills labs for practical sessions
15 hours group tutorials

Guided Independent Study: (210 hours)
90 hours of directed learning using blackboard VLE, directed reading and preparation for classroom and skills lab activity.
110 hours of self-directed learning and assessment preparation.
10 hours available for examinations

Blows WT (2012) The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations. 2nd Ed. London, Routledge
Dougherty L and Lister S Editors (2015) The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures Student Edition. 9th Edition. Chichester, Wiley-Blackwell
Smith J and Roberts R (2011) Vital Signs for Nurses: An Introduction to Clinical Observations. Chichester, Wiley-Blackwell
Tortora GJ and Derrickson BH (2014) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14th Edition. Hoboken, Wiley-Blackwell

Skills labs.
Clinical/skills simulation equipment resources

Enrolled on RN/BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Practice
Access to practice placements

1. Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the physiological basis of health required for safe, effective professional nursing practice (Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Demonstrate accuracy in numeric calculations in relation to safe medicine administration and other health assessments (Knowledge and Understanding)

3. Demonstrate accuracy and competency of essential year one clinical skills in a simulated learning environment (Application)