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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Advanced Contemporary District Nursing | |||
| Reference | NUM061 | Version | 3 |
| Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to develop a critical understanding of the theories, principles and concepts within contemporary district nursing. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically explore theoretical concepts of person centred assessment and professional decision making within district nursing practice. |
| 2 | Critically analyse the theoretical basis of a range of strategies and approaches to addressing healthcare needs within district nursing practice. |
| 3 | Critically explore the role of the district nurse in the facilitation of learning. |
| 4 | Critically examine the underpinning principles and concepts of managing teams and caseloads. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Assessment frameworks; Family assessment; Carers; Person centred; Decision making; Interprofessional working; Collaboration; Integrated health and social care; eHealth; Case management; Self-care; Empowerment; Legal aspects; Ethics; Professionalism; Teaching and learning; Risk assessment; Risk management; Predictive risk; Human factors; Vulnerability; Caseload management; Staff development; Team working; Conflict resolution; Courageous conversations; Change management. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module will be delivered online via CampusMoodle. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 20 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 130 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 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 |
| 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 additon to the course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CHILTON, S., BAIN, H., CLARRIDGE, A. and MELLING, K., eds., 2012. The textbook of community nursing. London: Hodder Arnold. |
| 2 | COX, C.L., HILL, M.C. and LACK, V.M., 2012. Advanced practice in healthcare: skills for nurses and allied health professionals. Cornwall: Routledge. |
| 3 | NHS EDUCATION SCOTLAND (NES), 2012. Career and development framework for district nursing. Edinburgh: NES. |
| 4 | ROSS, S., CURRY, N. and GOODWIN, N., 2011. Case management: what it is and how it can be best implemented. [online]. London: The King's Fund. Available from: http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/case_management.html [Accessed 10 February 2020]. |
| 5 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT, 2018. Scotland’s digital health & care strategy. [online]. Edinburgh: Scottish Government. Available from: https://www.digihealthcare.scot/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/25-April-2018-SCOTLANDS-DIGITAL-HEALTH-AND-CARE-STRATEGY-published [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. |