Module Descriptors
RETURN TO PRACTICE (NURSING)
NURS50225
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Michael Hill
Email: M.C.Hill@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 44
Independent Study Hours: 106
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
- CLINICAL PRACTICE weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative Assessment
A 2000 word literature review focusing on an aspect of change in patient care/management. Assessment meets all learning outcomes.
Clinical assessment of practice must be passed - (Clinical Practice = minimum of 80 hours)
A pass grade in both theory and practice must be achieved to enable the student to reapply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Additional Registration Requirement
Nurses are required to record evidence of Continuing Professional Development by maintaining a Personal Professional Profile - a Portfolio of learning and practice (NMC 2002 and 2006).
Students will be given guidance and support in portfolio development and will be required to submit this at the end of the module. Contents to include: SWOT Analysis, Action Plan(s), Reflective Writing, Learning Contract(s) and Curriculum Vitae.
A 2000 word literature review focusing on an aspect of change in patient care/management. Assessment meets all learning outcomes.
Clinical assessment of practice must be passed - (Clinical Practice = minimum of 80 hours)
A pass grade in both theory and practice must be achieved to enable the student to reapply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Additional Registration Requirement
Nurses are required to record evidence of Continuing Professional Development by maintaining a Personal Professional Profile - a Portfolio of learning and practice (NMC 2002 and 2006).
Students will be given guidance and support in portfolio development and will be required to submit this at the end of the module. Contents to include: SWOT Analysis, Action Plan(s), Reflective Writing, Learning Contract(s) and Curriculum Vitae.
Module Indicative Content
Rediscovering Nursing Skills
Study and learning skills
Portfolio development
Reflective writing
Communication and interpersonal skills
Health Promotion
Legislation, guidelines and policies
Moving and handling
Basic life support (resuscitation)
Risk assessment - infection control
Codes of professional practice
Introduction to research and evidence-based practice
National and local policy directives
Current structure and organisation of care
Care planning and delivery
Multi-professional/agency working/Team working
Study and learning skills
Portfolio development
Reflective writing
Communication and interpersonal skills
Health Promotion
Legislation, guidelines and policies
Moving and handling
Basic life support (resuscitation)
Risk assessment - infection control
Codes of professional practice
Introduction to research and evidence-based practice
National and local policy directives
Current structure and organisation of care
Care planning and delivery
Multi-professional/agency working/Team working
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (44)
30 hours Key lectures
6 hours Skills Laboratory
8 hours Tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (106)
80 hours Clinical Practice
26 hours Reading, Reflective assignment work
30 hours Key lectures
6 hours Skills Laboratory
8 hours Tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (106)
80 hours Clinical Practice
26 hours Reading, Reflective assignment work
Module Resources
Library
IT resources
Overhead projector
Skills Laboratory
Clinical Staff acting as Assessors (Clinical Practice Assessment)
Specialist Nurses
Blackboard
IT resources
Overhead projector
Skills Laboratory
Clinical Staff acting as Assessors (Clinical Practice Assessment)
Specialist Nurses
Blackboard
Module Texts
Alexander, M. Fawcett, J. and Runciman, P. (2006) Nursing Practice Hospital and Home: The Adult (3rd Ed) Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
Coben, D and Atere-Roberts, E. (2006) Calculations for Nursing and Health Care (2nd Ed) Houndmills, Palgrave Macmillan.
Jasper, M (2003) Foundations in Nursing and Health Care: Beginning Reflective Practice. Cheltenham, Nelson Thornes.
Nichol, M. Bedford-Turner, C. Cronin, P. and Rawlings-Anderson, K (2003) Essential Nursing Skills (2nd Ed) London, Bailliere Tindall.
Coben, D and Atere-Roberts, E. (2006) Calculations for Nursing and Health Care (2nd Ed) Houndmills, Palgrave Macmillan.
Jasper, M (2003) Foundations in Nursing and Health Care: Beginning Reflective Practice. Cheltenham, Nelson Thornes.
Nichol, M. Bedford-Turner, C. Cronin, P. and Rawlings-Anderson, K (2003) Essential Nursing Skills (2nd Ed) London, Bailliere Tindall.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
It is a statutory requirement for nurses whose registration has lapsed following a break in practice and who do not meet the NMC's PREP requirements to complete an approved Return to Practice (NMC, 2006) programme before applying for re-admission to the register.
Evidence of registration status, satisfactory character reference, Enhanced Criminal Record Bureau clearance and Ocuupational Health clearance will be sought to confirm eligibility for the Return to Practice Module.
Evidence of registration status, satisfactory character reference, Enhanced Criminal Record Bureau clearance and Ocuupational Health clearance will be sought to confirm eligibility for the Return to Practice Module.