Satisfy course admission requirements as programme specification

Enrolled on FdSc Nursing Associate Programme (Apprenticeship)
Access to practice placements

1. Demonstrate satisfactory progression towards the achievement of the Standards of proficiency for nursing associates (NMC 2018)
Knowledge and Understanding,
Application

2. Demonstrate an insight into the process and purpose of reflective practice in order to develop self-awareness and individual professional practice
Reflection,
Learning,
Analysis,
Enquiry

3. Demonstrate a developing awareness of the evidence-based knowledge and skills that are required to fulfil the role of Nursing Associate
Knowledge and Understanding,
Learning,
Enquiry

4. Apply and demonstrate developing levels of knowledge and understanding regarding the concepts and principles that underpin safe and effective Nursing Associate practice
Communication,
Application,
Knowledge and Understanding

1. Written reflection 1. This to be undertaken in semester one 25% 1000 words

2. Written reflection 2. This is to be undertaken in semester two 25% 1000 words

3. Undertake one assessed episode of care within a clinical setting. This to be undertaken in semester three
50%

4. Achieve all proficiencies and outcomes within the Practice Assessment Document (PAD) 1 pass/fail PAD (part 1)

The aim of this module is to prepare you for nursing practice as a Nursing Associate.
The module will include the relevant minimum core standards for Mandatory and Statutory Training, only where it is not provided by your employer.
It will provide teaching and learning opportunities to develop your knowledge, understanding and necessary skills for them to start to take personal responsibility for becoming an accountable professional.
The student will develop the ability to perform a range of clinical and practical care skills that are required to provide and monitor care, within the legal, ethical and professional frameworks.
Students should develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to achieve high-quality person-centred care/family centred care, that encompasses communication and introduce the holistic nursing process.
Nutrition and Hydration – fluid balance monitoring and recording
Clinical observations
Clinical Assessment to include skin hygiene, collecting samples and the risk these pose to personal and patient safety.
Pain, assessment, understanding, care of patient in pain.
Emergency first aid
Basic mental health first aid.

Work based learning during employment and protected learning time.
Negotiation of learning contracts with practice assessor and practice supervisor.
Simulated learning using clinical scenarios
Realistic rehearsal
Virtual learning quizzes and exercises (safe medicate)

Doherty, L. and Lister, S. (2015) Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Procedures. 9th Edition. Oxford. Palgrave Macmillan.

Jasper, M., Rosser, M., Mooney, G. (2013) Professional development, Reflection and Decision-Making in Nursing and Health. Chichester. John Wiley and Sons.

Rowe, G. Counihan, C., Ellis, S., Gee, D., Graham, K., Henderson, M., Barnes, J., Carter-Bennett, J. (2018) The Handbook for Nurse Associates and Assistant Practitioners. London. Sage Publications.

Access to Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor.
Access to online materials and Blackboard virtual learning environment.
Simulation suite facilities.