Module Descriptors
ADULT NURSING IN PRACTICE 3
NURS40783
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Tracy Turner
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 61.5
Independent Study Hours: 138.5
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
  • Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, Term 3 to Term 1
  • Occurrence B, Stoke Campus, Term 3 to Term 1
  • Occurrence C, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Term 3 to Term 1
Sites
  • Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus
  • Stafford Campus
  • Stoke Campus
Assessment
  • Practice Assessment Document. Achieve all proficiencies and outcomes within the practice assessment document (PAD) weighted at 0%
  • Successfully complete an episode of care assessment within the practice area weighted at 100%
Module Details
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
The practice assessment document assesses achievement of required NMC proficiencies for Part 1 (LO1). This will include the professional values in practice and the medicines management for this part, these are detailed in the PAD.

The Practice Assessor and student will identify an appropriate episode of direct care involving meeting the needs of a person/family receiving care. Professionalism underpins all aspects of the student's performance. This is assessed and graded in practice (LO2, LO3).

BOTH PARTS MUST BE PASSED.

There is a non-compulsory formative episode of care in this PAD that can be used in preparation for the summative assessment.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
In addition to the 200 hours theoretical learning, students are required to complete the practical component (240hrs) in line with regulatory body requirements.

Practice learning
Face to face teaching
Skills and simulated practice
Group activities
Online lectures and activities
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Demonstrate the achievement of the NMC (2018) Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency, for Part 1.
Knowledge and Understanding, Application

2. Demonstrate developing awareness of evidence-based knowledge and skills that are required to fulfil the adult nurse role.

Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Enquiry, Application

3. Applies knowledge and understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin safe adult nursing in practice.

Knowledge and Understanding, Communication, Application

RERSOURCES

Access to practice learning
Access to virtual learning environments
Simulation suite/skills labs facilities

During this module, members of our service user and carer group will be involved in the simulated learning environment activities.
TEXTS
Esterhuizen P (2019) Reflective Practice in Nursing. London, Sage Publishing.

Lister S, Hofland J, Grafton H (2020) The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures. 10th edition. Professional Edition. West Sussex. Wiley-Blackwell.
Wright K (2011) Drug calculations for Nurses. Context for practice. Hampshire, Palgrave Macmillan.
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Enrolled on BSc (Hons) Registered Nurse Degree (Adult)
WEB DESCRIPTOR
This module aims to build your knowledge, experience and skills around adult nursing care with a specific focus upon practical skills and reflective practice. The module links to practice learning period 3. You will undertake study related to the underpinning theory around common practical skills related to adult nursing care alongside having the opportunity to develop those practical skills by undertaking simulated practice within the University Skills and Simulation Labs. You will begin to develop an understanding of evidence-based practice and practical skills that are required to fulfil the role of the adult nurse.
MODULE INDICATIVE CONTENT
Assessment and management of the deteriorating patient
Medicines administration
Anti septic non touch technique
Reflective practice
Placement preparation
Infection prevention, control
Introduction to simulation
Mental Health First Aid 2

This module will focus on simulation-based learning to consolidate practical skills developed across year 1 related to common clinical practice scenarios.