The focus of this module is to develop the specialist knowledge and core competency skills (based on the Orthopaedic and trauma nursing, competencies) 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.

A reflective essay 3000 words on a contemporary Orthopaedic Nursing issue, to include development of self throughout the module, and an action plan for future learning needs (Assessing LO's 1-5)

Clinical practice will be assessed by Mentors holding an Orthopaedic Nursing qualification. The RCN core competencies must be achieved and supportive evidence supplied to demonstrate this achievement (Assessing LO's 1, 4, 5 and 6)

Both elements of the assessment must be passed.

Formative Assessment / Feedback:
Student presentation of case study, peer and tutor feedback.
Tutorials, clinical practice feedback.

Library
IT resources
Anatomical models/bones
Clinical practice and mentors

6 months experience in the speciality or related nursing discipline
Registered Nurse
Working in orthopaedic environment
Named clinical practice mentor / Practice educator / Practice teacher

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

Atkins, E. Kerr, J. Goodman,E. (2010) A Practical Approach to Orthopaedic Medicine 3rd Ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
Dandy, D J. Edwards, D. (2009). Essential orthopaedics and trauma: 5th Ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
Hamblon, D. Simpson, H. (2010) Adams Outline of the Orthopaedics 14th Ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
Jester, R. Santry, J. Rogers, J. (2011) Oxford Handbook of Orthopaedic Nursing Oxford: Oxford University Press