Module Descriptors
ADULT NURSING PRACTICE- APPLICATION
NURS50197
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
60 credits
Contact
Leader: Barry Wardle
Email: B.S.Wardle@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 200
Independent Study Hours: 400
Total Learning Hours: 600
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - SEEN EXAMINATION IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED CLINICAL EXAMINATION weighted at 0%
- CLINICAL PRACTICE weighted at 0%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: 200 hours
35% Key Lecturers
20% Skills Laboratory, Workstations, Simulations
20% BLACKBOARD
15% Problem Solving
10% Workshops
Independent Study: 400 hours
25% Directed reading
25% Work for problem based learning scenarios
25% Identify, obtain and analyse material relating to module content
25% Assessment preparation
35% Key Lecturers
20% Skills Laboratory, Workstations, Simulations
20% BLACKBOARD
15% Problem Solving
10% Workshops
Independent Study: 400 hours
25% Directed reading
25% Work for problem based learning scenarios
25% Identify, obtain and analyse material relating to module content
25% Assessment preparation
Module Indicative Content
Mandatory Sessions
Core and Branch Specific Skills
Holistic care of adults linked to the systems of life including pathophysiology and therapeutics
Assessment of the respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, fluid balance and skin of the ill
individual including pathophysiology and therapeutics
Assessment and early detection of appropriate aid for the deteriorating acutely ill individual
The interpretation of patho physiological investigations
The assessment of individuals from a primary care perspective including risk assessment and
multiprofessional team working
The immediate care and treatment of individuals with asthma, coronary heart disease, neurological conditions, dehydration, leg ulcers, diabetes, anxiety.
The assessment care and management of individuals from a secondary care to include pain,
pain management, burns, shock, traumatic injury, mechanical ventilation, overdose, self harm,
Substance misuse.
Improving service user's experiences
Communication and counselling skills
Care of vulnerable people
Working with older persons chronic and enduring illness
Pharmacology and Medication Management
Complementary and alternative therapies
Government targeted mental health and social care policies and strategies
Workshops: Sexual health; Cancer care; Continence and Incontinence; Genetics
Pain Management; Intermediate Care
Community - Problem Based Learning
Core and Branch Specific Skills
Holistic care of adults linked to the systems of life including pathophysiology and therapeutics
Assessment of the respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, fluid balance and skin of the ill
individual including pathophysiology and therapeutics
Assessment and early detection of appropriate aid for the deteriorating acutely ill individual
The interpretation of patho physiological investigations
The assessment of individuals from a primary care perspective including risk assessment and
multiprofessional team working
The immediate care and treatment of individuals with asthma, coronary heart disease, neurological conditions, dehydration, leg ulcers, diabetes, anxiety.
The assessment care and management of individuals from a secondary care to include pain,
pain management, burns, shock, traumatic injury, mechanical ventilation, overdose, self harm,
Substance misuse.
Improving service user's experiences
Communication and counselling skills
Care of vulnerable people
Working with older persons chronic and enduring illness
Pharmacology and Medication Management
Complementary and alternative therapies
Government targeted mental health and social care policies and strategies
Workshops: Sexual health; Cancer care; Continence and Incontinence; Genetics
Pain Management; Intermediate Care
Community - Problem Based Learning
Module Additional Assessment Details
A patient focused essay, relating to a significant care event within a multi-professional
situation
A one hour seen examination based on physiological observations, their homeostatic mechanisms and
associated patho-physiology and therapeutics.
Assessment of Clinical Practice
OSCE - Covering mandatory skills from year one and year two.
2500 word reflective essay (50%) (Learning Outcome 3, 4, 6) (Term 6)
One hour seen examination (50%) (Learning Outcome 5) (Term 5)
Achievement of NMC outcomes in practice Pass/Fail (Learning Outcome 1) (Term 6)
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Pass/Fail (Learning Outcome 2) (Term 5)
All elements must be passed
All students must adhere to the Faculty of Health and Science Policy on Confidentiality and Ethical Issues in Academic Practice and Learning
situation
A one hour seen examination based on physiological observations, their homeostatic mechanisms and
associated patho-physiology and therapeutics.
Assessment of Clinical Practice
OSCE - Covering mandatory skills from year one and year two.
2500 word reflective essay (50%) (Learning Outcome 3, 4, 6) (Term 6)
One hour seen examination (50%) (Learning Outcome 5) (Term 5)
Achievement of NMC outcomes in practice Pass/Fail (Learning Outcome 1) (Term 6)
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Pass/Fail (Learning Outcome 2) (Term 5)
All elements must be passed
All students must adhere to the Faculty of Health and Science Policy on Confidentiality and Ethical Issues in Academic Practice and Learning
Module Resources
Lecturer, Peers, PBL Facilitators, Clinical Placements, Clinical Supervisor/ Mentor/ Facilitator/ Specialists, Classroom, Seminar Room, Skills Laboratories, Access to a PC/ CD Rom/Virtual Learning Environment, Library and Learning Resource Centre, PowerPoint, TV and Video, Audio Tape, Flipcharts and Pens.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Registration as a Student Nurse
Access to Clinical Practice
Access to Clinical Practice
Module Texts
Mallik, M, Howard, D. (1998), Nursing Knowledge & Practice. London, Balliere Tindall
ISBN: 070201997
McCance K. L. Huether S. E. (2001), Pathophysiology: The Biological Basis of Disease in Adults and Children (4th Edition) ISBN 0323014380
Gaw, A, Cowan R.A, O'Reilly D.S. J, Stewart M.J, and Shepard J, (2000) Clinical Biochemistry: An illustrated Colour Text. (2nd edition) Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. ISBN 0443061831
ISBN: 070201997
McCance K. L. Huether S. E. (2001), Pathophysiology: The Biological Basis of Disease in Adults and Children (4th Edition) ISBN 0323014380
Gaw, A, Cowan R.A, O'Reilly D.S. J, Stewart M.J, and Shepard J, (2000) Clinical Biochemistry: An illustrated Colour Text. (2nd edition) Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. ISBN 0443061831