Module Descriptors
ORTHOPAEDIC NURSING (LEVEL 3)
XCPD60510
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
45 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 144
Independent Study Hours: 306
Total Learning Hours: 450
Assessment
- CLINICAL PRACTICE weighted at 0%
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 75%
- POSTER weighted at 25%
Module Details
Module Texts
ATKINS Elaine (2005) Orthopaedic Medicine Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, London. ISBN:0750655631
KNEALE Julia, DAVIS Peter (2004) Orthopaedic Nursing: Elective and Emergency Management. Churchill Livingstone, London. IBSN:0443061823
PARVIZI Jay (2006) Orthopaedic Examination Made Easy. Churchill Livingstone, London.
ISBN:0443100012
TORORTA Gerard J. DERRICKSON Bryan (2005) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. John Wiley and Sons (Wie) London. IBSN:0471718718
KNEALE Julia, DAVIS Peter (2004) Orthopaedic Nursing: Elective and Emergency Management. Churchill Livingstone, London. IBSN:0443061823
PARVIZI Jay (2006) Orthopaedic Examination Made Easy. Churchill Livingstone, London.
ISBN:0443100012
TORORTA Gerard J. DERRICKSON Bryan (2005) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. John Wiley and Sons (Wie) London. IBSN:0471718718
Module Additional Assessment Details
Portfolio with reflective writing 75%. Poster presentation 25%. Clinical practice competencies 0% (pass or fail).
Formative feedback: tutorials, clinical practice feedback.
Summative assessment:
Portfolio with reflective writing.
The portfolio provides a structural format for documenting and reviewing reflections on practice through critical analysis. The competency framework developed by the RCN (2005) is being used to demonstrate how practice and educational development has been achieved. The portfolio, therefore, is a development of thinking/learning and its relation to action/practice and how this meets the module outcomes. Within this structure it is necessary to define what practice and educational developments have been initiated as a result of completing the core competencies in the students` own clinical area and the eight weeks, required by the module, spent in other relevant areas to augment knowledge and skills. There must be a direct link between the information contained in the portfolio, clinical practice and learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Evidence of this can be achieved through self awareness, a personal development plan, learning logs, reflective diaries, feedback and assessment from mentors in practice. A piece of reflective writing of 3000 words must be produced to demonstrate how the learning outcomes have been achieved via this process.
Clinical Assessment
As stated above, clinical practice is assessed via the portfolio of evidence. The core competency skills (RCN 2005) must be achieved and clearly documented through out the portfolio. There must be a direct link between the information contained in the portfolio, clinical practice and learning outcome 4. The relevant mentors` signatures must be added to the document.
Poster presentation.
Demonstrating a flexible approach to practice, design and produce a poster on a specific orthopaedic issue relevant to your current clinical practice. Using the core competencies, as a framework (RCN 2005), and critically analyse the rational that underpins this piece of work.
Each student will be required to undertake a formal presentation of 30 minutes, and at this time will be summatively assessed.
Link these to LO 2 & 4.
All learning outcomes and assessments must be successfully achieved to pass this module.
Formative feedback: tutorials, clinical practice feedback.
Summative assessment:
Portfolio with reflective writing.
The portfolio provides a structural format for documenting and reviewing reflections on practice through critical analysis. The competency framework developed by the RCN (2005) is being used to demonstrate how practice and educational development has been achieved. The portfolio, therefore, is a development of thinking/learning and its relation to action/practice and how this meets the module outcomes. Within this structure it is necessary to define what practice and educational developments have been initiated as a result of completing the core competencies in the students` own clinical area and the eight weeks, required by the module, spent in other relevant areas to augment knowledge and skills. There must be a direct link between the information contained in the portfolio, clinical practice and learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Evidence of this can be achieved through self awareness, a personal development plan, learning logs, reflective diaries, feedback and assessment from mentors in practice. A piece of reflective writing of 3000 words must be produced to demonstrate how the learning outcomes have been achieved via this process.
Clinical Assessment
As stated above, clinical practice is assessed via the portfolio of evidence. The core competency skills (RCN 2005) must be achieved and clearly documented through out the portfolio. There must be a direct link between the information contained in the portfolio, clinical practice and learning outcome 4. The relevant mentors` signatures must be added to the document.
Poster presentation.
Demonstrating a flexible approach to practice, design and produce a poster on a specific orthopaedic issue relevant to your current clinical practice. Using the core competencies, as a framework (RCN 2005), and critically analyse the rational that underpins this piece of work.
Each student will be required to undertake a formal presentation of 30 minutes, and at this time will be summatively assessed.
Link these to LO 2 & 4.
All learning outcomes and assessments must be successfully achieved to pass this module.
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 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 the NHS Plan and NSF`s. 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
Attendance is via lectures, seminars and workshops - 32%
Clinical placement - 53% (2 weeks of which 8 days is in homebase, 24 days in clinical area other than own, that may be taken as single days or in blocks)
Directed Reading 9%
Literature search 6%
Clinical placement - 53% (2 weeks of which 8 days is in homebase, 24 days in clinical area other than own, that may be taken as single days or in blocks)
Directed Reading 9%
Literature search 6%
Module Resources
Library and information resources.
CD-ROM and databases for electronic literature searching.
Course handouts.
Seminars and lectures in the clinical areas.
Anatomical models/bones.
Other professionals.
Module tutors.
Clinical practice and mentor.
CD-ROM and databases for electronic literature searching.
Course handouts.
Seminars and lectures in the clinical areas.
Anatomical models/bones.
Other professionals.
Module tutors.
Clinical practice and mentor.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
6 months experience in the speciality or related nursing discipline.
Registered Nurse.
Registered Nurse.