Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to the course entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To develop the student's ability to integrate and apply the required theories, principles, concepts and skills of a specialist community public health nurse in their defined area of practice
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically assess the health and social needs of individuals, families and groups relevant to their defined area of practice.
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Apply strategies and skills to improve health and to address care needs and inequalities.
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Critically evaluate collaborative working with partners using advanced communications skills.
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Critically appraise risk management approaches evident within the public health context.
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Examine their developing knowledge, skills and values in their defined area of practice.
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Indicative Module Content
Health profiling; Health needs assessment; Screening; Advanced communication skills; Multi-agency working; Interdisciplinary team working; Information technology; Public health; Human development; Teaching and learning; Parenting skills; Critical reflection.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Part Time |
| 5 | 5 |
Directed Study
| | | Practice Based Learning
| 120 | 120 |
Private Study
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| 25 | 25 |
| Mode of Delivery
Practice based learning, as negotiated in learning agreement.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4,5
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Practice portfolio including clinical competencies
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BASSOT, B., 2016. The reflective practice guide: an interdisciplinary approach to critical reflection. Abingdon: Routledge.
| | 2. | CHILTON, S. and BAIN, H., eds., 2017. A textbook of community nursing. 2nd ed. Abingdon: Routledge.
| | 3. | LUKER, K.A., MCHUGH, G.A. and BRYAR, R.M., eds., 2017. Health visiting: preparation for practice. 4th ed. Chichester: Blackwell.
| | 4. | NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND (NES), 2012. Career and development framework for public health nursing - health visiting and school nursing. Edinburgh: NES.
| | 5. | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2004. Standards of proficiency for specialist community public health nurses. London: NMC.
| | 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.
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Additional Notes
This module normally includes 10 weeks whole time equivalent in practice. HV and SN students will undertake an additional 3 weeks Alternative Practice hours to be completed within the module time frame of either NUM074 or NUM078/98. This will be negotiated with the Health Board/Health and Social Care Partnership.
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