Module Descriptors
ASSESSMENT OF THE ACUTELY ILL ADULT
NURS60467
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Barry Wardle
Email: B.S.Wardle@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 264
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 100%
- CLINICAL PRACTICE weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Texts
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
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
Module Additional Assessment Details
Clinical skill and practice development will be supported by continuous assessment in the workplace. This includes the achievement of associated care activities and the development of a practice-based diary towards the achievement of practice outcomes.
A patient case study demonstrating critical analysis of an assessment tool used to detect the effects of altered homeostasis (3,000 words) (contributes to meeting LO's 1, 2, 4 and 5)
Clinical practice (contributes to meeting LO's 3 and 6)
Formative feedback will be provided during group and individual tutorials.
In order to successfully complete this module students will be required to pass both elements of assessment
A patient case study demonstrating critical analysis of an assessment tool used to detect the effects of altered homeostasis (3,000 words) (contributes to meeting LO's 1, 2, 4 and 5)
Clinical practice (contributes to meeting LO's 3 and 6)
Formative feedback will be provided during group and individual tutorials.
In order to successfully complete this module students will be required to pass both elements of assessment
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (36)
28 hours Lecture/Discussion
4 hours Problem-Solving Case studies
4 hours Group & Individual Tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (264)
168 hours Clinical learning
96 hours Clinical assessment document
Supervised clinical practice with an identified mentor will promote an individualised learning pathway, underpin the development of clinical assessment skills and provide guidance towards the achievement of practice outcomes. It is anticipated that the majority of clinical learning will take place in the student's resident place of work. However, the student may negotiate opportunity to work in an alternative environment of care to support the achievement of associated care activities.
28 hours Lecture/Discussion
4 hours Problem-Solving Case studies
4 hours Group & Individual Tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (264)
168 hours Clinical learning
96 hours Clinical assessment document
Supervised clinical practice with an identified mentor will promote an individualised learning pathway, underpin the development of clinical assessment skills and provide guidance towards the achievement of practice outcomes. It is anticipated that the majority of clinical learning will take place in the student's resident place of work. However, the student may negotiate opportunity to work in an alternative environment of care to support the achievement of associated care activities.
Module Resources
Library
IT resources
Clinical Mentor
Blackboard
IT resources
Clinical Mentor
Blackboard
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Appropriate professional registration (NMC).
Minimum of 6 months in an acute care environment.
Clinical mentor.
Support of local line manager.
Minimum of 6 months in an acute care environment.
Clinical mentor.
Support of local line manager.
Module Indicative Content
This module facilitates the development of clinical skills that enable early recognition of the sick' patient and initiation of action with urgency. This includes the assessment of patients whose condition is at risk of deteriorating, patients requiring detailed observation (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 respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurological, nutrition and pain assessment needs. This will include reference to haemodynamic monitoring and interpretation; selection, use and limitations of equipment; interpretation of investigation results e.g. blood biochemistry/ haematology and the scoring and recording of vital signs using a variety of assessment tools, including 'track & trigger' systems. Module content will be underpinned by specific knowledge in anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.