Module Descriptors
CARE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
NURS40762
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
20 credits
Contact
Leader: James Sullivan
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 57
Independent Study Hours: 143
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence B, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Term 3
- Occurrence B, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Term 3 to Term 2
- Occurrence C, Stafford Campus, Term 3
- Occurrence C, Stafford Campus, Term 3 to Term 2
- Occurrence C, Stafford Campus, Term 3 to Term 1
- Occurrence F, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Term 1 to Term 2
- Occurrence I, Stoke Campus, Term 1 to Term 2
- Occurrence J, Stoke Campus, Term 3 to Term 1
Sites
- Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus
- Stafford Campus
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- Practical - Presentation (15 minutes) weighted at 100%
Module Details
Special Admissions Requirements
Must be enrolled on Nursing Associate course
Must satisfy admission requirements for the programme
The student must be enrolled on FdSc Nursing Associate Practice
Must satisfy admission requirements for the programme
The student must be enrolled on FdSc Nursing Associate Practice
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the planning and delivery of care within contemporary healthcare settings.
Knowledge and Understanding,
Application,
Communication
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of conditions encountered when caring for people.
Knowledge and Understanding,
Application
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the Nursing Associate’s role in safeguarding service users, their carers, families and the wider public
Knowledge and Understanding,
Learning
Knowledge and Understanding,
Application,
Communication
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of conditions encountered when caring for people.
Knowledge and Understanding,
Application
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the Nursing Associate’s role in safeguarding service users, their carers, families and the wider public
Knowledge and Understanding,
Learning
Assessment Details
1. Presentation 100% 15 minutes
A presentation of 15 minutes duration which may be delivered on-line or in person. Using an example from clinical practice, demonstrate your understanding of your role in the care of an individual with two or more conditions. This should also consider the impact of your role on the individual and others who may be involved. To meet learning outcomes 1-3.
A presentation of 15 minutes duration which may be delivered on-line or in person. Using an example from clinical practice, demonstrate your understanding of your role in the care of an individual with two or more conditions. This should also consider the impact of your role on the individual and others who may be involved. To meet learning outcomes 1-3.
Indicative Content
Information on a range of acute and long-term conditions, aims of treatments and common complications (LO 1)
Nursing in a range of clinical environments and the variations in the organisation of patient care within these settings (LO 3)
Nursing assessment and care planning, caring for the whole person and the family/carers (LO 1 & 3)
Fundamental nursing interventions such as assessments and essential treatments (LO 1 & 3)
Introduction to the theories underpinning nursing care, for example the biology of health and disease, the nursing process (LO 2)
The assessment and care of people experiencing a variety of conditions (LO 2 & 3)
Introduction to the care of people having treatments and procedures such as surgery, medication (LO 2 & 3)
Recognition and avoidance of hazards to vulnerable people and the concept of iatrogenesis (LO 2 & 3)
Nursing in a range of clinical environments and the variations in the organisation of patient care within these settings (LO 3)
Nursing assessment and care planning, caring for the whole person and the family/carers (LO 1 & 3)
Fundamental nursing interventions such as assessments and essential treatments (LO 1 & 3)
Introduction to the theories underpinning nursing care, for example the biology of health and disease, the nursing process (LO 2)
The assessment and care of people experiencing a variety of conditions (LO 2 & 3)
Introduction to the care of people having treatments and procedures such as surgery, medication (LO 2 & 3)
Recognition and avoidance of hazards to vulnerable people and the concept of iatrogenesis (LO 2 & 3)
Learning Strategies
Lead lectures
Group work
Inter professional discussion
Debate
Assignment preparation
Formative group working and collaborative discussion
Online resources, VLE e.g. Blackboard.
Group work
Inter professional discussion
Debate
Assignment preparation
Formative group working and collaborative discussion
Online resources, VLE e.g. Blackboard.
Texts
Delves-Yates, C. (2018) Essentials of Nursing Practice. 2nd Edition. London. Sage Publications Ltd.
Howatson-Jones, L., Standing, M. & Roberts, S. (2015) Patient Assessment and Care Planning in Nursing. 2nd Edition. London. Learning Matters.
Peate, I., and Wild, K. (Eds) (2018) Nursing Practice: Knowledge and Care. 2nd Edition. Oxford. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Rowe, G. et al. (2018) The Handbook for Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners. London. Sage Publications Ltd.
Howatson-Jones, L., Standing, M. & Roberts, S. (2015) Patient Assessment and Care Planning in Nursing. 2nd Edition. London. Learning Matters.
Peate, I., and Wild, K. (Eds) (2018) Nursing Practice: Knowledge and Care. 2nd Edition. Oxford. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Rowe, G. et al. (2018) The Handbook for Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners. London. Sage Publications Ltd.
Resources
Access to online materials and Blackboard virtual learning environment