A case study seminar presentation duration 20 minutes plus 5 minutes question and answers to allow critical analysis and evaluation of acute care interventions initiated in response to the changing dependency of the patient (weighted at 100%) addressing all LO's

Formative Assessment / Feedback:
Presentation of pharmacology seminar

Jevon, P., B. Ewens, (2007) Monitoring the Critically ill Patient, (2nd Ed). Blackwell Publishing, Oxford
Jevon, P., B. J. S. POONI, (2007) Treating the Critically ill Patient, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford
Manias, E., Galbraith A., Bullock, S., Hunt, B., Richards A., (2008) Fundamentals of Pharmacology: An Applied Approach for Nursing and Health, Pearson
Swage, T., (2004), Clinical Governance in Health Care Practice, Butterworth-Heinemann.
Welsh, I., Swann, C., (2002), Partners in Learning: a guide to support assessment in Nurse Education, Radcliffe medical Press

Library
IT resources
Blackboard

Contact Hours: (36)
20 hours Lecture/discussion
6 hours Demonstration
2 hours Problem-solving case studies
2 hours Group tutorial
6 hours Seminars

Independent Study Hours: (114) will be utilised to support the application of theory to clinical practice and provide opportunity for private study towards the achievement of formative and summative seminar presentations.

This module enables the student to expand their clinical knowledge and skill in the care and management of acutely ill adults. This includes the management of patients whose condition is at risk of deteriorating, patients requiring detailed interventions (including support for a single failing organ) and those stepping down from higher levels of care. Clinical skill development is based on the care of patients with altered health states including respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, nutrition and pain. This will include reference to airway management and respiratory support such as oxygen therapy, humidification, tracheal suction, tracheostomy care and non-invasive ventilation, fluid replacement therapy; alternative ways of providing nutrition; interventions to promote renal function and pain relieving strategies such as epidural and patient controlled analgesia. Module content will be underpinned by specific knowledge in pathophysiology and pharmacology relating to acute illness.

Continuing professional development will be further supported by the development of communication skills to facilitate effective liaison with the multidisciplinary team, appraisal of various approaches to work-based teaching and learning and the identification of quality improvement initiatives through the process of audit and evaluation.

Appropriate professional registration (NMC).
Minimum of 6 months in an acute care environment.
Clinical mentor.
Support of local line manager.