Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL NURSING STUDIES AND KEY SKILLS (3:2)
XPRE50079
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 50
Independent Study Hours: 250
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- VIVA weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours (50 hours):
40% Key lectures
30% Seminar Presentations
20% Workshops
10% Tutorials
Independent Study (150 hours):
25% Assessment preparation
25% Preparation of Student Portfolio including reflective practice
25% Preparation of student led sessions
15% Library searches
10% Computer access
"BLACKBOARD will be developed as a support mechanism and resource"
40% Key lectures
30% Seminar Presentations
20% Workshops
10% Tutorials
Independent Study (150 hours):
25% Assessment preparation
25% Preparation of Student Portfolio including reflective practice
25% Preparation of student led sessions
15% Library searches
10% Computer access
"BLACKBOARD will be developed as a support mechanism and resource"
Module Indicative Content
Portfolio development including:
CV writing
Interview preparation
Reflective writing including use of critical incident analysis
Implementing clinical supervision
Development of teamwork and leadership skills
Staff nurse role development and the need for Life Long Learning
Preceptorship, mentorship and continuous professional development
Current legislation
Record keeping for legal purposes
Legal and ethical dilemmas in practice
Integration of IT skills into nursing
CV writing
Interview preparation
Reflective writing including use of critical incident analysis
Implementing clinical supervision
Development of teamwork and leadership skills
Staff nurse role development and the need for Life Long Learning
Preceptorship, mentorship and continuous professional development
Current legislation
Record keeping for legal purposes
Legal and ethical dilemmas in practice
Integration of IT skills into nursing
Module Additional Assessment Details
Viva Voce assessment based on the Student Portfolio. This includes a variety of evidence of personal and professional development. It also assesses the ability to apply a sound level of knowledge and critical understanding to the delivery of nursing care within the current sphere of nursing practice weighted at 100% (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
All students must adhere to the Faculty of Health and Science Policy on Confidentiality and Ethical Issues in Academic Practice and Learning
All students must adhere to the Faculty of Health and Science Policy on Confidentiality and Ethical Issues in Academic Practice and Learning
Module Texts
Brown R (1995) Portfolio Development for Nurses. 2nd edition. Wiltshire, Quay Books.
Dimond, B (2001) 3rd edition, Legal Aspects of Nursing, Pearson Education, Edinburgh. 0583423597
Driscoll, J. (2002) Practising clinical supervision. A reflective approach. Edinburgh, Balliere Tindall. 0702024198
Dimond, B (2001) 3rd edition, Legal Aspects of Nursing, Pearson Education, Edinburgh. 0583423597
Driscoll, J. (2002) Practising clinical supervision. A reflective approach. Edinburgh, Balliere Tindall. 0702024198
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Registration as a student nurse
Access to clinical placement experience
Access to clinical placement experience
Module Resources
Lecturer, Peers, Clinical Placements, Clinical Supervisor/Mentor/facilitator/Specialists, Classroom, Access to PC/CDRom, Library and Learning resource Centre, PowerPoint, TV and Video, Flipcharts and Pens, Personal Tutor, Staffordshire University Key Skills Website, Access to the Study Skills Handbook