Module Descriptors
ADULT NURSING IN PRACTICE (4,5,6)
NURS50773
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 5
60 credits
Contact
Leader: Donna Doherty
Email: Donna.Doherty2@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 234
Independent Study Hours: 366
Total Learning Hours: 600
Assessment
- Achieve all proficiencies and outcomes within the MEPAD Practice Assessment Document (Adult Nursing Part 2). weighted at 0%
- Undertake one assessed episode of care within a clinical setting by the end of the part. weighted at 34%
- Written Reflection 1. This is to be undertaken in Practice Learning Period 4. 1000 words weighted at 33%
- Written reflection 2. This is to be undertaken in Practice Learning Period 5. 1000 words weighted at 33%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrates the achievement of NMC 2018 Future Nurse Standards of Proficiency for Part 2 Communication, Knowledge and Understanding, Application
2. Critically reflect on situations to enhance self-awareness and your learning to
promote professional adult nursing in practice
Reflection, Learning, Analysis, Enquiry
3. Critically analyse and apply evidence-based knowledge and a range of skills required for adult nursing in practice
Knowledge and Understanding, Problem Solving, Analysis, Application
4. Consistently demonstrate and articulate the proficiencies and professional values of an adult nurse in practice
Communication, Knowledge and Understanding, Application
2. Critically reflect on situations to enhance self-awareness and your learning to
promote professional adult nursing in practice
Reflection, Learning, Analysis, Enquiry
3. Critically analyse and apply evidence-based knowledge and a range of skills required for adult nursing in practice
Knowledge and Understanding, Problem Solving, Analysis, Application
4. Consistently demonstrate and articulate the proficiencies and professional values of an adult nurse in practice
Communication, Knowledge and Understanding, Application
Module Additional Asssessment Details
1. Achieve all proficiencies and outcomes within the MEPAD Practice Assessment Document (Adult
Nursing Part 2). Clinical Assessment Document
2. Undertake one assessed episode of care within a clinical setting by the end of the part. Assessed in practice
3. Written Reflection 1. This is to be undertaken in Practice Learning Period 4.
1000 words
4. Written reflection 2. This is to be undertaken in
Practice Learning Period 5. 1000 words
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
ALL PARTS MUST BE PASSSED
Practice assessment: - this is done through the MYE PAD DOCUMENT which is a record of achievement of the Professional Values in practice and NMC 2018 Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency Part 2 (LO 1 and 4).
Written Reflection: completion of two pieces of reflection (one for Practice Learning Period 4 and one for Practice Learning Period 5 each being 1000 words). These will cover two platforms within the NMC 2018 Future Nurse Standards of Proficiency: Platform 3- Assessing needs and planning care and Platform 6 - Improving safety and quality of care (LO 2)
Episode of care - The practice assessor/supervisors and student will identify an appropriate episode of direct care involving caring for people with increasingly complex health and social care needs. Professionalism underpins all aspects of the student’s performance. The aim of this assessment is to demonstrate the student’s progression within the NMC 2018 Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency (LO 3).
Nursing Part 2). Clinical Assessment Document
2. Undertake one assessed episode of care within a clinical setting by the end of the part. Assessed in practice
3. Written Reflection 1. This is to be undertaken in Practice Learning Period 4.
1000 words
4. Written reflection 2. This is to be undertaken in
Practice Learning Period 5. 1000 words
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
ALL PARTS MUST BE PASSSED
Practice assessment: - this is done through the MYE PAD DOCUMENT which is a record of achievement of the Professional Values in practice and NMC 2018 Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency Part 2 (LO 1 and 4).
Written Reflection: completion of two pieces of reflection (one for Practice Learning Period 4 and one for Practice Learning Period 5 each being 1000 words). These will cover two platforms within the NMC 2018 Future Nurse Standards of Proficiency: Platform 3- Assessing needs and planning care and Platform 6 - Improving safety and quality of care (LO 2)
Episode of care - The practice assessor/supervisors and student will identify an appropriate episode of direct care involving caring for people with increasingly complex health and social care needs. Professionalism underpins all aspects of the student’s performance. The aim of this assessment is to demonstrate the student’s progression within the NMC 2018 Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency (LO 3).
Module Indicative Content
Mandatory skills: including Moving and Handling, BLS, Infection Prevention and Control including isolation procedures
Safeguarding Level 2
Communication skills and approaches for providing Therapeutic Interventions Conflict management
Signs of Self Harm Suicidal Ideation Deteriorating Patient
Assessment urinary and bowel continence and use of continence products Catheterisation-male/female /self-catheterisation
Appropriate positioning and pressure relieving techniques Tissue viability
Wound care/Aseptic non-touch technique Skin conditions including irritation and rashes
Nutritional assessment and supporting nutrition-parenteral nutrition Orogastric/nasogastric insertion and management and gastrostomy management Medicines management-to include intravenous and intraosseous administration Drug calculations and numeracy
Venepuncture Cannulation Blood gases Blood transfusion
Blood glucose monitoring
Awareness and management of cardio-vascular access devices In hospital life support
Neurological assessment - care of the adult with neurological conditions
Recognition of shock-different types and management including sepsis, maintenance and replacement fluids Respiratory management and care
Developing critical reflective practice Placement preparation
Assessment preparation Placement evaluation
Safeguarding Level 2
Communication skills and approaches for providing Therapeutic Interventions Conflict management
Signs of Self Harm Suicidal Ideation Deteriorating Patient
Assessment urinary and bowel continence and use of continence products Catheterisation-male/female /self-catheterisation
Appropriate positioning and pressure relieving techniques Tissue viability
Wound care/Aseptic non-touch technique Skin conditions including irritation and rashes
Nutritional assessment and supporting nutrition-parenteral nutrition Orogastric/nasogastric insertion and management and gastrostomy management Medicines management-to include intravenous and intraosseous administration Drug calculations and numeracy
Venepuncture Cannulation Blood gases Blood transfusion
Blood glucose monitoring
Awareness and management of cardio-vascular access devices In hospital life support
Neurological assessment - care of the adult with neurological conditions
Recognition of shock-different types and management including sepsis, maintenance and replacement fluids Respiratory management and care
Developing critical reflective practice Placement preparation
Assessment preparation Placement evaluation
Module Learning Strategies
Face to face
Virtual Learning Environment Practice Learning
Simulation Skills Sessions
Online Resources
Virtual Learning Environment Practice Learning
Simulation Skills Sessions
Online Resources
Module Reference Texts
BERMAN, A.T., SNYDER, C. & FRANDSEN, G. (2015) Kozier and Erbs Fundamentals of nursing. 3rd Ed. Harlow: Pearson Higher Education
BOLTON, G., DELDERFIELD, R. (2018) Reflective practice: Writing and Professional Development: 5th Edition. Sage Publications.
CLARKE, D. & KETCHELL, A. (2016) Nursing the acutely ill adult: priorities in assessment and management. 2nd ed. London: Palgrave Macmillan
DAVISON, N (2015) Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses Banbury: Lantern
DOUGHERTY, L. & LISTER, S. (2015) The Royal Marsden hospital manual of clinical nursing procedures. 9th Ed. London: Blackwell Scientific
BOLTON, G., DELDERFIELD, R. (2018) Reflective practice: Writing and Professional Development: 5th Edition. Sage Publications.
CLARKE, D. & KETCHELL, A. (2016) Nursing the acutely ill adult: priorities in assessment and management. 2nd ed. London: Palgrave Macmillan
DAVISON, N (2015) Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses Banbury: Lantern
DOUGHERTY, L. & LISTER, S. (2015) The Royal Marsden hospital manual of clinical nursing procedures. 9th Ed. London: Blackwell Scientific
Module Resources
Access to practice learning
Access to Virtual Learning Environments
Simulation suite facilities and clinical skills labs
Access to Virtual Learning Environments
Simulation suite facilities and clinical skills labs
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolled on BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Adult)
Access to practice placements
Successful completion of level 4 requirements
Access to practice placements
Successful completion of level 4 requirements