Module Descriptors
ORTHOPAEDIC NURSING
NURS60478
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Caroline Rowe
Email: C.J.Rowe@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 82
Independent Study Hours: 218
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- CLINICAL PRACTICE weighted at 0%
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Library
IT resources
Anatomical models/bones
Clinical practice and mentors
IT resources
Anatomical models/bones
Clinical practice and mentors
Module Texts
Atkins E (2005) Orthopaedic Medicine Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, London
Dandy, D J. (2009). Essential orthopaedics and trauma: 5th. ed. ¿ Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Parvizi J (2006) Orthopaedic Examination Made Easy. Churchill Livingstone, London
Tortora, G J. Derrickson, B. (2009). Principles of anatomy and physiology Vol.1 ¿ organisation, support and movement and control systems of the human body. ¿ Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons
Dandy, D J. (2009). Essential orthopaedics and trauma: 5th. ed. ¿ Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Parvizi J (2006) Orthopaedic Examination Made Easy. Churchill Livingstone, London
Tortora, G J. Derrickson, B. (2009). Principles of anatomy and physiology Vol.1 ¿ organisation, support and movement and control systems of the human body. ¿ Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons
Module Additional Assessment Details
A PORTFOLIO weighted at 100% which includes a Clinical Practice weighted at 0%. Assesses all learning outcomes
Portfolio must include:
A critically reflective case study (no more than 2500 words)
SWOT analyses, Action plans and Learning logs (minimum of 4 of each)
Contact / supervision records (minimum of 4)
Personal development plan
Completed Clinical Practice document with reflective diary
Clinical practice is assessed via the portfolio of evidence.
The core competency skills (RCN 2005) must be achieved and clearly documented. The relevant mentors' signatures must be added to the document.Clinical practice will be awarded as pass / fail.
Both elements of the assessment must be passed.
Formative Assessment / Feedback:
Student presentation of case study ¿ peer and tutor feedback.
Tutorials, clinical practice feedback.
Portfolio must include:
A critically reflective case study (no more than 2500 words)
SWOT analyses, Action plans and Learning logs (minimum of 4 of each)
Contact / supervision records (minimum of 4)
Personal development plan
Completed Clinical Practice document with reflective diary
Clinical practice is assessed via the portfolio of evidence.
The core competency skills (RCN 2005) must be achieved and clearly documented. The relevant mentors' signatures must be added to the document.Clinical practice will be awarded as pass / fail.
Both elements of the assessment must be passed.
Formative Assessment / Feedback:
Student presentation of case study ¿ peer and tutor feedback.
Tutorials, clinical practice feedback.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
6 months experience in the speciality or related nursing discipline
Registered Nurse
Working in orthopaedic environment
Named clinical practice mentor / Practice educator / Practice teacher
Registered Nurse
Working in orthopaedic environment
Named clinical practice mentor / Practice educator / Practice teacher
Module Indicative Content
The focus of this module is to develop the specialist knowledge and core competency skills (Competencies: an integrated career and competency framework for orthopaedic and trauma nursing, RCN 2005) required for the management and delivery of nursing interventions to patients with a variety of medical and surgical orthopaedic and traumatic conditions, for example skeletal fractures, external fixation; wound care and infection control within an intra and multidisciplinary team approach to care, in a range of settings.
Central to these issues will be the influence of contemporary policies and best practice guidance. Specific consideration should be given to other agencies such as NICE, the Modernisation Agency and local, national and international initiatives.
Students will be required to demonstrate critical analytical skills in relation to theory and practice in order that the level of accountability, decision making and change management is reflected in the quality of clinical expertise and excellence exhibited.
Central to these issues will be the influence of contemporary policies and best practice guidance. Specific consideration should be given to other agencies such as NICE, the Modernisation Agency and local, national and international initiatives.
Students will be required to demonstrate critical analytical skills in relation to theory and practice in order that the level of accountability, decision making and change management is reflected in the quality of clinical expertise and excellence exhibited.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (82)
24 hours Lectures / workshops
6 hours Seminars
6 hours Tutorials
46 hours Blackboard study / activities
Independent Study Hours: (218)
62 hours Blackboard guided study / activities
42 hours literature review
114 hours Clinical practice and portfolio preparation
24 hours Lectures / workshops
6 hours Seminars
6 hours Tutorials
46 hours Blackboard study / activities
Independent Study Hours: (218)
62 hours Blackboard guided study / activities
42 hours literature review
114 hours Clinical practice and portfolio preparation