Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to the course entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable students to explore their specialist zone of professional practice in order that they can develop a reflective analysis of their personal and professional development.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically explore the knowledge, evidence and policy agendas associated with their specialist zone of professional practice.
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Develop a critical reflective analysis related to their specialist zone of professional practice that contributes to the processes of personal and professional development in nurse led practice.
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Demonstrate how individually negotiated outcomes, as expressed within a learning contract for future personal and professional development, may be achieved.
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Indicative Module Content
Learning contract; Reflective analysis; Exploring the knowledge, evidence and policy base; Personal and professional development; Career frameworks.
The focus of the learning contract will relate to the professional/clinical speciality of the student and enable them to explore the pre-requisite knowledge, evidence and policy agendas in relation to their specialist zone of practice.
| The content of the module and the associated scheme of work will be individually designed to meet the needs of the student. Content will be clarified through a negotiation process with an academic tutor and managed by the student.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Part Time | Online tutorials, seminars
| 30 | 30 |
Directed Study
| | | Assessment
| 150 | 150 |
Private Study
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| 120 | 120 |
Mode of Delivery
This module will be delivered online via CampusMoodle.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
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This module will be assessed by a written piece of coursework.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BAKER, J., 2010. Achieving evidence based practice. London: SAGE.
| | 2. | DOUGLAS, A. and O'NEILL, S., 2010. The essential work experience handbook. . 3rd ed. Dublin: Gill and Macmillan.
| | 3. | ERAUT, M., 2004. Transfer of knowledge between education and workplace settings. In: A. MUNRO, H. RAINBIRD and A. FULLER, eds. Workplace learning context. . London: Routledge.
| | 4. | ROLFE, G., JASPER, M. and FRESHWATER, D., 2011. Critical reflection in practice: generating knowledge for care. 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
| | 5. | 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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