Clinical skills consolidation – simulated practice to include:
Medication administration and management
Nutrition and hydration
Elimination
Patient assessment and recognising/responding to deterioration
Care of the dying patient and supporting others
Risk assessments
Complex care
Tissue Viability
Assessment and management of pain
Therapeutic interventions
Behavioural Family Therapy block
Difficult conversations
Planning, prioritising and evaluating care
Accountability and delegation as a newly qualified registered nurse.
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Introduction to mindfulness-based therapies
Reflective practice to enhance care and professional development
Placement preparation to include looking after yourself/resilience
Infection prevention, control and antimicrobial stewardship


*This module will focus on simulated practice to support consolidation of clinical skills developed across year 3, in scenario-based activities.

1. Achieve all proficiencies and outcomes within the practice assessment document (PAD) for part 3 (LO 1). This will include the professional values in practice and the medicines management for this part, these are detailed in the PAD.

2. The Practice Assessor and learner will identify an appropriate episode of direct care involving the organisation and management of care for a group/caseload of people with complex care needs. Professionalism underpins all aspects of the learner's performance (LO 2, LO 3)

ALL PARTS MUST BE PASSED.

There is a non-compulsory formative episode of care in this PAD that can be used in preparation for the summative assessment.

In addition to the 200 hours theoretical learning, students are required to complete the practical component (240hrs) in line with regulatory body requirements

Practice learning
Face to face teaching
Skills and simulated practice
Group activities
Online lectures and activities

1. Demonstrate the achievement of the NMC (2018) Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency, for Part 3.

Knowledge and Understanding, Communication, Application.

2. Critically analyse and reflect on the role of the Mental Health nurse when leading and improving the quality of patient care.

Knowledge and Understanding, Communication, Application.

3. Critically analyse and apply evidence-based knowledge to a range of skills required for leading Mental Health nursing practice and for improving the safety and quality of care.

Learning, Enquiry, Application.

Access to practice learning
Access to virtual learning environments
Simulation suite/skills labs facilities

During this module, members of our service user and carer group will be involved in the simulated learning environment activities.

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.

This module aims to build your knowledge, experience and skills around Mental Health nursing care with a specific focus upon practical skills and reflective practice. The module links to practice learning period 9 and becoming eligible to join the professional register. You will undertake study related to the underpinning theory around common practical skills related to Mental Health 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 Mental Health nurse.

Enrolled on BSc (Hons) Registered Nurse Degree (Mental Health)