Module Descriptors
CLINICAL SKILLS FOR NURSING ASSOCIATE PRACTICE
NURS40758
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Kathryn Cottis
Email: Kathryn.Cottis@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 116
Independent Study Hours: 184
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Examination - A Multiple Choice Question examination weighted at 100%
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) weighted at 0%
Module Details
Special Admissions Requirements
Pre-requisites: Enrolled on Nursing Associate programme
Admissions requirements: Employment with a relevant healthcare organisation. Access to practice learning environment as a Trainee Nursing Associate.
Admissions requirements: Employment with a relevant healthcare organisation. Access to practice learning environment as a Trainee Nursing Associate.
Learning Outcomes
1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE PHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS UNDERPINNING NURSING ASSOCIATE PRACTICE
Knowledge and Understanding
Analysis
2.DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE RATIONALE FOR UNDERTAKING CLINICAL ASPECTS OF CARE WHILST ENSURING WORKING WITHIN OWN COMPETENCY AND ROLE BOUNDARIES Analysis,
Application,
Knowledge and Understanding
3. DEMONSTRATE ACCURACY IN NUMERIC CALCULATIONS IN RELATION TO SAFE MEDICINE ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER HEALTH ASSESSMENTS
Knowledge and Understanding
4. DEMONSTRATE ACCURACY AND COMPETENCY OF A PREDETERMINED SKILL SET IN A SIMULATED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
Analysis
2.DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE RATIONALE FOR UNDERTAKING CLINICAL ASPECTS OF CARE WHILST ENSURING WORKING WITHIN OWN COMPETENCY AND ROLE BOUNDARIES Analysis,
Application,
Knowledge and Understanding
3. DEMONSTRATE ACCURACY IN NUMERIC CALCULATIONS IN RELATION TO SAFE MEDICINE ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER HEALTH ASSESSMENTS
Knowledge and Understanding
4. DEMONSTRATE ACCURACY AND COMPETENCY OF A PREDETERMINED SKILL SET IN A SIMULATED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Application
Assessment Details
A Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) examination of 90 minutes duration (weighted at 100%) to include MCQ's relating to human anatomy and physiology, patient assessment and numeracy that demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes 1 and 2
An Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) of 20 minutes duration (weighted at 0% Pass/Refer) assessing a range of year 1 clinical skills and addressing learning outcomes 3 and 4
The summative assessment must be passed.
Formative Assessment:
Formative MCQ tests with feedback
OSCE practice sessions with feedback
Feedback from workplace learning supervisors
Individual review meeting in the workplace
Group tutorial
An Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) of 20 minutes duration (weighted at 0% Pass/Refer) assessing a range of year 1 clinical skills and addressing learning outcomes 3 and 4
The summative assessment must be passed.
Formative Assessment:
Formative MCQ tests with feedback
OSCE practice sessions with feedback
Feedback from workplace learning supervisors
Individual review meeting in the workplace
Group tutorial
Indicative Content
The aim of this module is to introduce the trainee Nursing Associate to the structure and function of the human body, and then apply this knowledge to the development of practical skills essential to offer safe, effective care delivery across the lifespan. This will be underpinned by an understanding of legal and ethical principles. This module will form the basis of understanding of the normal functions and systems of the human anatomy and physiology.
In order to achieve the intended learning outcomes, the module encompasses three main components: human anatomy and physiology (A&P), the application of the knowledge and understanding of human A&P to practice, and the development and delivery of fundamental clinical skills based on a person-centred approach
- The organisation of the human body
- An introduction to microbiology
- Homeostasis and temperature control
- The muscular skeletal system
- The anatomy and functions of the skin
- The respiratory system
- The cardiovascular system
- The gastrointestinal system and the absorption of food
- The renal system and its role in urinary excretion
- The central nervous system
- The reproductive system
- Pharmacology and related numeracy
- Hand decontamination
- The principles and practice of asepsis and aseptic non-touch techniques
- Patient hygiene and elimination needs, stoma care.
- Accurate measurement and recording of vital signs and their meanings
- Learning how to recognise the deteriorating patient
- Medicines management
- Nutritional and hydration support including assessment of height and weight
- Assisting in the delivery of culturally sensitive and spiritual care
- Collect and observe sputum, urine and stool specimens
- Undertake urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and interpret results
In order to achieve the intended learning outcomes, the module encompasses three main components: human anatomy and physiology (A&P), the application of the knowledge and understanding of human A&P to practice, and the development and delivery of fundamental clinical skills based on a person-centred approach
- The organisation of the human body
- An introduction to microbiology
- Homeostasis and temperature control
- The muscular skeletal system
- The anatomy and functions of the skin
- The respiratory system
- The cardiovascular system
- The gastrointestinal system and the absorption of food
- The renal system and its role in urinary excretion
- The central nervous system
- The reproductive system
- Pharmacology and related numeracy
- Hand decontamination
- The principles and practice of asepsis and aseptic non-touch techniques
- Patient hygiene and elimination needs, stoma care.
- Accurate measurement and recording of vital signs and their meanings
- Learning how to recognise the deteriorating patient
- Medicines management
- Nutritional and hydration support including assessment of height and weight
- Assisting in the delivery of culturally sensitive and spiritual care
- Collect and observe sputum, urine and stool specimens
- Undertake urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and interpret results
Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning Activities: (116 hours)
70 hours key lectures
44 hours clinical skills labs for practical sessions
2 hours examination preparation
Guided Independent Study: (184 hours)
90 hours directed learning using blackboard VLE, directed reading and preparation for classroom, skills lab or practice activity
90 hours self-directed learning and assessment preparation
4 hours examination preparation
70 hours key lectures
44 hours clinical skills labs for practical sessions
2 hours examination preparation
Guided Independent Study: (184 hours)
90 hours directed learning using blackboard VLE, directed reading and preparation for classroom, skills lab or practice activity
90 hours self-directed learning and assessment preparation
4 hours examination preparation
Texts
BLOWS, W.T. (2018) The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations. Third edition. Abingdon Routledge.
DOUGHERTY L. and LISTER, S. (Eds.) (2015) The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures. Ninth edition. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
SMITH, J. and ROBERTS, R. (2011) Vital Signs for Nurses: An Introduction to Clinical Observations. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
TORTORA, G. J. and DERRICKSON, B. H. (2014) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. Fourteenth Edition. Hoboken: Wiley.
DOUGHERTY L. and LISTER, S. (Eds.) (2015) The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures. Ninth edition. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
SMITH, J. and ROBERTS, R. (2011) Vital Signs for Nurses: An Introduction to Clinical Observations. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
TORTORA, G. J. and DERRICKSON, B. H. (2014) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. Fourteenth Edition. Hoboken: Wiley.
Resources
Clinical skills laboratories
Anatomical models and posters
Anatomical models and posters