Pre-requisites: Enrolment on the Nursing Associate programme.

Admissions requirements: Employment with a relevant healthcare organisation. Access to practice learning environment as a Trainee Nursing Associate.

1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND A CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO PROMOTE THE RIGHTS, CHOICES AND WISHES OF OLDER PEOPLE, PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, DIGNITY, RESPECT AND RELATIONSHIP AND PERSON-CENTRED CARE ALONGSIDE THE NEEDS OF AN AGEING POPULATION
Knowledge and Understanding

2. CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A RANGE OF STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE RIGHTS, CHOICES AND WISHES OF OLDER PEOPLE IN A RELATION CENTRED WAY
Analysis
Application

3. DEMONSTRATE THE KNOWLEDGE, CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING AND ASSIST WITH SYSTEMATIC AND ACCURATE HOLISTIC ASSESSMENTS OF OLDER PEOPLE USING APPROPRIATE DIAGNOSTIC AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS, PROVIDING EFFECTIVE CARE FOR SERVICE USERS AND CARERS WHO MAY HAVE COMPLEX CARE NEEDS (THIS INCLUDES BOTH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH).
Application
Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding
4. REFLECT ON AND ANALYSE THE NEED FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP IN DELIVERING THE NURSING CARE OF THE OLDER PERSON, UNDERSTAND AND COORDINATE INTER PROFESSIONAL CARE WHEN NEEDED, AND LIAISE WITH SPECIALIST TEAMS.
Analysis
Reflection

5. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO LISTEN WITH EMPATHY AND RESPOND POSITIVELY TO OLDER PEOPLE WHO MAY BE ANXIOUS, DISTRESSED, OR FACING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING UNDERSTANDING THE NEED FOR CARE, COMPASSION AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH SERVICE USERS, CARERS AND OTHER HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PROVIDERS.
Application
Communication
Learning

Viva voce examination of 30 mins duration

A professional discussion related to a profile of evidence demonstrating achievement of the module learning outcomes.

The summative assessment must be passed.

As this is part of a professionally accredited programme, no compensation will be considered.

Formative Assessment:
A group presentation of 10-15 minutes, based on student's experiences on team working during the module and related to the module learning outcomes. The presentation will be peer and self-assessed
Feedback from session lecturers
Group tutorials
Feedback from group presentation and classroom activities


PLEASE NOTE ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR Semester 1 2020/21 DUE TO COVID-19 AS FOLLOWS: Coursework - Assignment - 3000 words - based on an agreed case - 100%

The aim of this module is to enable students to integrate their learning and experience of nursing older people, developing their ability to manage, analyse and evaluate person centred nursing care within the context of the wider health and social care agenda. In order to achieve this the indicative content is as follows:

- Physiological, psychological, sociological, spiritual and cultural aspects of ageing to include ageing and mental health/ ageing and physical health / altered presentation of symptoms (across acute and care closer to home)
- Demographic changes and health inequalities linked to ageing
- Neurological conditions including stroke / long term conditions
- The experience of ageing with a disability / developing disability later in life/ ageing in context/ ageing and learning disability
- Dementia/ Depression/ Delirium / BPSD /Malignant social psychology
- Falls / ADL's i.e. nutrition/ continence / mobility/ sexuality etc
- Reciprocity and the use of biography in enhancing and promoting quality of life
- Relationship / person centred and family centred care
- Communication /care, compassion and dignity
- Organisational culture and creating positive cultures in health and social care settings (i.e. senses framework) including environments of care/ Transitions in care settings
- Policy and Guidance and their impact on caring for older people in health and social care
- Psychological resilience
- Research led teaching and learning – i.e. centre for ageing etc i.e. RAID and similar projects
- Transgenerational care, caring for the carers
- Loss, grief and bereavement
- Ethical dilemmas
- Elder abuse

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 75 hours
48 hours key lectures
10 hours Blackboard/ E learning
17 hours Workshops/small groupwork to include case based and problem-based learning scenarios

Guided Independent Study: 225 hours
150 hours identifying, obtaining and exploring materials relating to the content of the module and assessment
65 hrs preparation for Interactive lectures
10 hrs preparing for workshops/groupwork

ROWE, G. et al (2017) The Handbook for Nurse Associates and Assistant Practitioners. London. Sage.
BARKER, S. and BOARD, M. (2012) Dementia Care in Nursing. London: Sage Publications Ltd.
BROWN-WILSON, C. (2013) Caring for Older People. London: Sage Publications Ltd.
TETLEY, J., COX, N., JACK, K. AND WITHAM, G. (2018) Nursing Older People at a Glance. Chichester: J. Wiley.
NORDENFELT, L. (2009) Dignity in Care for Older People. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.

Access to workplace placements.