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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Specialist Practice in District Nursing | |||
| Reference | NUM062 | Version | 4 |
| Created | January 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | May 2020 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to develop the ability to integrate and apply the required theories, principles, concepts and skills and values of specialist practice in district nursing. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically assess the health and social needs and risk factors for clients and social groups reviewing the tools and processes involved. |
| 2 | Apply strategies and skills to improve health and to address care needs and inequalities. |
| 3 | Collaborate and co-operate within an inter-disciplinary and multi-agency team using effective communication skills. |
| 4 | Critically appraise risk management approaches evident within the community healthcare context. |
| 5 | Examine their developing knowledge, skills and values in specialist practice in district nursing. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The student will critically reflect on individual development needs and apply core knowledge, skills and values required in a contemporary district nursing context including:- Health needs assessment; Organisational approach to district nursing practice; Advanced communication; Multi-agency working; Interdisciplinary team working; Risk management; Teaching and learning; Information technology; Public health; Taught practice. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This a practice placement module with some supporting online content within CampusMoodle. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 5 | 5 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 25 | 25 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 120 | 120 |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 370 | 370 |
| 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: | Practice portfolio including clinical competencies. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| Practice portfolio assessed on a pass/fail basis by the Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| Pass | Pass grade awarded |
| Fail | Fail awarded |
| 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. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| This module normally includes 10 weeks whole time equivalent in practice. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | CHILTON, S. and BAIN, H., eds., 2017. A textbook of community nursing. 2nd ed. Abingdon: Routledge. |
| 2 | NHS EDUCATION for SCOTLAND (NES), 2021. Nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals (NMAHP) development framework. maximising potential and impact at every level. [online]. Edinburgh: NES.Available from: https://www.nmahpdevelopmentframework.nes.scot.nhs.uk [Accessed 14 January 2022]. |
| 3 | NHS EDUCATION for SCOTLAND (NES), 2019. Transforming NMaHP roles: district nursing. Edinburgh: NES. |
| 4 | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2018. Part 2: Standards for student supervision and assessment. London: NMC. |
| 5 | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2001. Standards for specialist education and practice. London: NMC. |