Module Descriptors
ADULT NURSING IN PRACTICE 6 (RNDA)
NURS50792
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 5
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Sally Downie
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 112.5
Independent Study Hours: 87.5
Total Learning Hours: 470
Pattern of Delivery
  • Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, Term 2
  • Occurrence B, Stafford Campus, Term 2
  • Occurrence C, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Term 2
Sites
  • Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus
  • Stafford Campus
  • Stoke Campus
Assessment
  • UNDERTAKE AN EPISODE OF CARE ASSESSMENT WITHIN PRACTICE AREA. weighted at 100%
  • PRACTICE ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT. weighted at 0%
Module Details
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Demonstrate the achievement of the NMC (2018) Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency, for Part 2.

2. Consistently demonstrate and articulate the proficiencies and professional values of an adult nurse in practice.

3. Critically analyse and apply evidence-based knowledge and a range of skills required for adult nursing practice.
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Practice Assessment document. Achieve all proficiencies and outcomes within the practice assessment document (PAD) for part 2

Undertake an episode of care assessment within the practice area.

The practice assessment document assesses achievement of required NMC proficiencies for Part 2 (LO1 & 3).

The Episode of Care is required to evidence competency in practice. This takes the form of an integrated approach to individual, person centred care for a period of time during one shift and is assessed and graded in practice (LO2)

Formative assessment and feedback opportunity for episode of care in practice.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Patient assessment, prioritising, planning and evaluating care needs.
Being an accountable professional.

Blood gases and blood transfusion


Neurological assessment – monitoring and patient with neurological conditions


Recognition of shock – types and management including sepsis and anaphylaxis


Respiratory care and management


Drug calculations/numeracy for nursing
Medicines management – consolidation

Developing critical reflective practice
Placement preparation
Practice assessment
Looking after yourself in placement to include resilience

This module will focus on simulation-based learning to consolidate practical skills developed across year 2 related to common clinical practice scenarios.
WEB DESCRIPTOR
This module aims to build your knowledge, experience and skills around adult nursing care with a specific focus upon practical skills and reflective practice. The module links to practice learning period 6. You will undertake study related to the underpinning theory around common practical skills related to adult nursing care alongside having the opportunity to develop those practical skills by undertaking simulated practice within the University Skills and Simulation Labs. You will continue to develop an understanding of evidence-based practice and practical skills that are required to fulfil the role of the adult nurse.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Practice learning period 6 Face to face teaching
Skills and simulated practice Group activities
Online lectures and activities
TEXTS
Esterhuizen P (2019) Reflective Practice in Nursing. London, Sage Publishing.

Lister S, Hofland J, Grafton H (2020) The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures. 10th edition. Professional Edition. West Sussex. Wiley-Blackwell.

Wright K (2011) Drug calculations for Nurses. Context for practice. Hampshire, Palgrave Macmillan.
RESOURCES
Access to practice learning
Access to virtual learning environments
Simulation suite/skills labs facilities

During this module, members of the service user and carer group will support learning in the simulated environments.
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Enrolled on BSc (Hons) Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Adult)