Module Descriptors
CLINICAL NURSING PRACTICE - FOUNDATION
XPRE40101
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
45 credits
Contact
Leader: Peter Dudley
Email: P.J.Dudley@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 150
Independent Study Hours: 300
Total Learning Hours: 450
Assessment
- CLINICAL PRACTICE weighted at 0%
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Profile of Evidence 100% (LO 2-6)
CP4 Clinical Assessment of Practice (LO1)
Both elements must be passed
Additional Assessment Details
A profile of evidence which focuses on the individual learning you achieved within this module. This profile must contain the following:
1. Completed Attendance Sheet for ALL Mandatory Sessions
2. Completed Principles of Good Practice Documents for all Clinical Placements in Terms 1 and 2
3. A 1000-word personal account detailing how you applied a nursing skill within a clinical environment
4. A 1000-word essay discussing how you could apply your knowledge of another Branch of nursing to a client/patient from within your chosen Branch.
5. A short (500-word) summary of your learning within this module.
Clinical assessment of practice based of NMC Outcomes for entry to branch programme.
CP4 Clinical Assessment of Practice (LO1)
Both elements must be passed
Additional Assessment Details
A profile of evidence which focuses on the individual learning you achieved within this module. This profile must contain the following:
1. Completed Attendance Sheet for ALL Mandatory Sessions
2. Completed Principles of Good Practice Documents for all Clinical Placements in Terms 1 and 2
3. A 1000-word personal account detailing how you applied a nursing skill within a clinical environment
4. A 1000-word essay discussing how you could apply your knowledge of another Branch of nursing to a client/patient from within your chosen Branch.
5. A short (500-word) summary of your learning within this module.
Clinical assessment of practice based of NMC Outcomes for entry to branch programme.
Module Indicative Content
Portfolios/Profiles
Mandatory Sessions
Essential Nursing Skills Clusters
Communication and Interpersonal skills
Essence of Care Benchmarks
Cultural diversity and beliefs
Organisation and delivery of nursing care
Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions
Multi professional working
Current Concepts of Nursing Care - Child, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Adult and Midwifery
Workshops: Social Role Valorisation; Introduction to Cancer Care, Sexual Health
Mandatory Sessions
Essential Nursing Skills Clusters
Communication and Interpersonal skills
Essence of Care Benchmarks
Cultural diversity and beliefs
Organisation and delivery of nursing care
Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions
Multi professional working
Current Concepts of Nursing Care - Child, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Adult and Midwifery
Workshops: Social Role Valorisation; Introduction to Cancer Care, Sexual Health
Module Texts
Nicol, M., Bavin, C., Bedford-Turner, S., Cronin, P. and Rawlings-Anderson, K (2004) Essential Nursing Skills (Second Edition) London, Mosby. ISBN: 0-7234-3307-0
Snowley, G.Gilling, C.Kenworthy, N. (2003) Common Foundation Studies in Nursing Third Edition London, Mosby. ISBN: 07-2343-3070
Wilkie, K. Burns, I (2003) Problem Based Learning A Handbook for Nurses London, Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 0-333-94577-8
Snowley, G.Gilling, C.Kenworthy, N. (2003) Common Foundation Studies in Nursing Third Edition London, Mosby. ISBN: 07-2343-3070
Wilkie, K. Burns, I (2003) Problem Based Learning A Handbook for Nurses London, Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 0-333-94577-8
Module Resources
Lecturer, Peers, PBL Facilitators, Clinical Placements, Clinical Supervisor/ Mentor/Facilitator/Specialists, Classroom, Seminar Room, Skills Laboratories, Access to a PC/ CD Rom/Virtual Learning Environment BLACKBOARD, Library and Learning Resource Centre, PowerPoint, TV and Video, Video Camera, Audio Tape, Flipcharts and Pens.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (150 hours)
20% Problem Based Learning
40% Key Note Lectures/Workshops
20% Essential Core Skills
20% Assessment Preparation
Independent Study: (300 hours)
40% Directed Learning / BLACKBOARD
35% Problem Based Learning
25% Assessment Preparation
20% Problem Based Learning
40% Key Note Lectures/Workshops
20% Essential Core Skills
20% Assessment Preparation
Independent Study: (300 hours)
40% Directed Learning / BLACKBOARD
35% Problem Based Learning
25% Assessment Preparation
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Registration as a Student Nurse
Access to Clinical Practice Environment
Access to Clinical Practice Environment