Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL, LEGAL AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR NURSING ASSOCIATES
NURS40759
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Lisa Panzavecchia
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 150
Independent Study Hours: 50
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence D, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Term 1 to Term 2
- Occurrence E, Stoke Campus, Term 1 to Term 2
- Occurrence G, Stoke Campus, Term 2 to Term 3
- Occurrence H, Stafford Campus, Term 2 to Term 3
- Occurrence I, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Term 2 to Term 3
- Occurrence J, Stafford Campus, Term 1 to Term 2
- Occurrence J, Stafford Campus, Term 1 to Term 3
- Occurrence K, Stoke Campus, Term 2 to Term 3
Sites
- Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus
- Stafford Campus
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- Written assessment - 2000 words weighted at 100%
Module Details
Learning Outcomes
1. Discuss and demonstrate an understanding of what it is to be a potential NMC registrant, showing an awareness of working within the NMC Code, and the values, attitudes and behaviours that are embedded within this
Knowledge and Understanding
2. Demonstrate an understanding and application of working within legal, ethical and professional requirements of an NMC registrant.
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
3. Demonstrate the transferable skills and ability to think critically, apply knowledge and use evidence and experience to solve problems and make informed decisions
Problem solving
Communication
Knowledge and Understanding
2. Demonstrate an understanding and application of working within legal, ethical and professional requirements of an NMC registrant.
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
3. Demonstrate the transferable skills and ability to think critically, apply knowledge and use evidence and experience to solve problems and make informed decisions
Problem solving
Communication
Learning Strategies
Lead lectures
Group work
Inter professional discussion
Debate
Assignment preparation
Formative group working and collaborative discussion
Group work
Inter professional discussion
Debate
Assignment preparation
Formative group working and collaborative discussion
Texts
Dimond B (2015) – Legal Aspects of Nursing 7th Edition Pearson
Brazier, M & Cave, E (2016) Medicine, patients and the law (Contemporary Issues in Bioethics 6th Edition, Manchester University Press
Brazier, M & Cave, E (2016) Medicine, patients and the law (Contemporary Issues in Bioethics 6th Edition, Manchester University Press
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Satisfy admission requirements to the programme.
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Written assessment 100% 2000 words
Service user / case-based scenario (related to field of practice)
Formative learning - debate, discussion, to explore and share principles and theories from different perspectives. To meet all Learning Outcomes
Service user / case-based scenario (related to field of practice)
Formative learning - debate, discussion, to explore and share principles and theories from different perspectives. To meet all Learning Outcomes
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The only difference is the addition of the following line -
"The principles of transparency, courage and the professional duty of candour" - between
"Working within the boundaries of the law relating to nursing / midwifery practice" and "Consent and capacity" in the list.
"The principles of transparency, courage and the professional duty of candour" - between
"Working within the boundaries of the law relating to nursing / midwifery practice" and "Consent and capacity" in the list.