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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Advanced Contemporary Community Nursing | |||
| Reference | NUM059 | Version | 1 |
| Created | January 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2020 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to develop a critical understanding of the theories, principles and concepts within contemporary community nursing. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically explore theories, principles, and concepts which underpin improving health and wellbeing. |
| 2 | Evaluate theoretical concepts of person-centred assessment and professional decision making within advancing community nursing practice. |
| 3 | Critically analyse the theoretical basis of a range of strategies and approaches to addressing healthcare needs within advancing community nursing practice. |
| 4 | Critically explore the complexity and influences associated with providing care in the community setting. |
| 5 | Appraise the underpinning principles and concepts of managing teams and caseloads. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Assessment frameworks; Carers, person-centred; Interprofessional relationships and collaborative working; Integrated health and social care; Case management; Caseload management; Long term conditions, palliative care, end of life care, self-care, empowerment; Health promotion and public health; Inequalities, equity, culture and diversity, social prescribing, behavioural changes, strengths based approaches, ethical and legal considerations; Risk assessment and management; Human factors, vulnerability; Acute care in the community; Complex care. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module will be delivered via CampusMoodle with online tutorials and asynchronous discussions. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 20 | 20 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 130 | 130 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Written assignment. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Written assignment. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1 = A |
| B | C1 = B |
| C | C1 = C |
| D | C1 = D |
| E | C1 = E |
| F | C1 = F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to the course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CHILTON, S. and BAIN, H., eds., 2017. A textbook of community nursing. 2nd ed. Abingdon: Routledge. |
| 2 | HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND, 2018. Person-centred health and care programme. [online]. Edinburgh: Healthcare Improvement Scotland. Available from: https://ihub.scot/improvement-programmes/people-led-care/person-centred-health-and-care/ [Accessed 10 February 2020]. |
| 3 | NHS EDUCATION for SCOTLAND (NES), 2016. Post registration career development framework. [online]. Edinburgh: NES. Available from: http://www.careerframework.nes.scot.nhs.uk/media/32227/nesd0057_postregistrationcareerframework_f.pdf [Accessed 10 February 2020]. |
| 4 | ROBERSON, C., 2016. Caseload management methods for use within district nursing teams: a literature review. British Journal of Community Nursing, 21(5), pp. 248-255. . |
| 5 | THE QUEEN'S NURSING INSTITUTE (QNI)/QUEEN'S NURSING INSTITUTE SCOTLAND (QNIS), 2015. The QNI/QNIS voluntary standards for district nurse education and practice. [online]. London/Edinburgh: QNI/QNIS. Available from: https://www.qni.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/District_Nurse_Standards_WEB.pdf [Accessed 10 February 2020]. |
| 6 | A current and comprehensive list of references will be supplied on an annual basis to reflect the evolving nature of the topics addressed within this module. |