Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to review and develop a critical understanding of the philosophical and theoretical basis and required skills within a specific field of public health nursing.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Discuss the principles that underpin health visiting and school nursing practice, reviewing related theory and concepts.
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Explore specialist strategies, interpersonal skills and evidence to promote the health and social well-being of populations in different settings.
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Critically analyse systematic and multi-agency ways to plan and address local health issues, inequalities, social exclusion and facilitate public involvement.
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Examine ways to influence policies, services and programmes directed at and impacting on the health and social well-being of populations
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Critically reflect on the interpersonal and communication skills required to ethically implement, lead on, and manage public health nursing interventions within specific field of practice.
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Indicative Module Content
Principles of health visiting and school nursing, application of related public health theory and concepts to specific field, 'well' populations, salutogenesis, empowerment, advocacy, partnership working, participation, public involvement, networking, lobbying, policy influencing skills, principles of community development, settings e.g. home, schools, multi-disciplinary/agency project working, project planning theory, leadership, evidence based practice, reflection, communication, education theory, universal services, targeted service, statutory and voluntary sectors.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Part Time | Assessment
| 5 | Lecture/ tutorials/ workshops
| 30 |
Directed Study
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| 40 |
Private Study
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| 75 |
Mode of Delivery
This module will be delivered on-line with tutorial support.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4,5
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Written course work
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | COLES, L.,PORTER, E. 2008. Public Health Skills: a practical guide for nurses and public health practitioners. Oxford: Blackwell; Publishing
| | 2. | LUKER, K,. ORR, J., McHUGH, G. 2012. Health Visiting: A Rediscovery. Chichester: Blackwell Publishing.
| | 3. | NURSING AND MIDWFERY COUNCIL. 2006. Standards of Proficiency for Nurse and Midwife Prescribers . London : NMC
| | 4. | PORTER, E., COLES, L. 2011. Policy and Strategy for Improving Health and Wellbeing Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd
| | 5. | TONES K., GREEN, J. 2010. Health promotion planning and strategies 2nd edn. . London: Sage
| | 6. | WATKINS, D,.COUSINS, J. 2010. Public Health and Community Nursing. Frameworks for Practice. 3rd ed. Edinburgh: Bailliere Tindall & Elsevier.
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Additional Notes
This module is essential for the SCPHN - Health Visiting/ School Nurse route of the BSc (Hons) Public Health course.
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