Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICE NURSING - OPEN LEARNING
NURS50211
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Sharon Graham
Email: S.R.Graham@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 2
Independent Study Hours: 148
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
- LEARNING DIARY weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
The course is designed for nurses registered on Part 1,2,3 of the NMC Professional Register
Who are employed in a General Practice setting or who have access to a clinical placement within a General Practice setting
Who are employed in a General Practice setting or who have access to a clinical placement within a General Practice setting
Module Texts
Carey, L (2000) Practice Nursing Bailliere Tindall, London
Edwards, M. (1999) The Informed Practice Nurse Whurr Publishers, London
Swage, T. (2000) Clinical Governance in Healthcare Practice Butterworth Heinnemann. Oxford
Wakley, G and Chambers, R (2005) Chronic Disease Management in Primary Care. Radcliffe, Oxford
Edwards, M. (1999) The Informed Practice Nurse Whurr Publishers, London
Swage, T. (2000) Clinical Governance in Healthcare Practice Butterworth Heinnemann. Oxford
Wakley, G and Chambers, R (2005) Chronic Disease Management in Primary Care. Radcliffe, Oxford
Module Additional Assessment Details
The written assignment comprises 2,000 words on analysis of the role of the practice nurse in relation to health promotion. (learning outcomes1,2,and 3)
The learning log and competency framework (pass/fail) is a comprehensive document which utilises Steinaker and Bell's taxonomy to determine that students are able to participate in the main aspects of practice nursing. Students must achieve the level of 'Participation' in all elements of the competency framework. (learning outcome 4)
Students must pass both parts of the assessment
Formative assessment / Feedback: tutorial, student discussion, (by email / appointment)
The learning log and competency framework (pass/fail) is a comprehensive document which utilises Steinaker and Bell's taxonomy to determine that students are able to participate in the main aspects of practice nursing. Students must achieve the level of 'Participation' in all elements of the competency framework. (learning outcome 4)
Students must pass both parts of the assessment
Formative assessment / Feedback: tutorial, student discussion, (by email / appointment)
Module Resources
Library
Internet
Clinical placement in general practice, of which a minimum of 30 hours must be spent with your nursing mentor.
Internet
Clinical placement in general practice, of which a minimum of 30 hours must be spent with your nursing mentor.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (2)
2 hours Tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (148)
96 hours Experiential Learning
44 hours Guided Self directed learning using material provided / Blackboard
8 hours Clinical Instruction with Mentor
2 hours Tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (148)
96 hours Experiential Learning
44 hours Guided Self directed learning using material provided / Blackboard
8 hours Clinical Instruction with Mentor
Module Indicative Content
Role of the Practice Nurse
Health Policy in Primary Care
Principles of Chronic Disease Management- patient education, monitoring, support, psychology
Principles of health promotion, primary, secondary, tertiary
Principles of screening
Theory and practice relating to immunisations and vaccinations, cervical screening, ear syringing, CPR and anaphylaxis, Well person screening, delivering health promotion, infection control, safe storage of medicines, wound care
Learning through reflection
Consultation skills
Health Policy in Primary Care
Principles of Chronic Disease Management- patient education, monitoring, support, psychology
Principles of health promotion, primary, secondary, tertiary
Principles of screening
Theory and practice relating to immunisations and vaccinations, cervical screening, ear syringing, CPR and anaphylaxis, Well person screening, delivering health promotion, infection control, safe storage of medicines, wound care
Learning through reflection
Consultation skills