NMHS32740 Perioperative Nursing CPD

Academic Year 2024/2025

The module is designed to provide students with the theoretical and practice foundation for entry into perioperative nursing practice. The module aims to prepare the student to practice competently and independently in the care of patients undergoing general core/general surgery in the three main practice areas of the perioperative environment; preoperative care, intraoperative care, and postoperative care in MMUH. Focusing on the essential theoretical knowledge that underpins evidence-based care and clinical nursing skills; the module aims to facilitate the students in their continued professional development with emphasis on patient-centred care, patient safety, and professional accountability within the perioperative environment

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Indicative Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, the student will:
1. Critically examine and apply knowledge of clinical physiology to understand physiological and pathophysiological variations in patient care.
2. Integrate contemporary research-based theoretical knowledge into perioperative patient care practices.
3. Critically assess, endorse, and incorporate best practice standards into perioperative nursing care.
4. Apply a systematic nursing framework for assessing, planning, and evaluating care for perioperative patients.
5. Implement effective communication, ensure patient safety, and uphold professional responsibility in providing patient-centred care.

Indicative Module Content:

Perioperative patient care

Nursing assessment and management

Physical and psychosocial support

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

40
Small Group

10
Practical

40
Autonomous Student Learning

150
Online Learning

10
Total

250
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, practical skills workshops, clinical placement, feedforward, individual feedback 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Registered General Nurse with minimum four (4) months recent clinical practice experience in the Perioperative environment in MMUH. Students are required to complete a minimum of 75 hours of clinical experience within the Operating Theatre Department per month with a minimum clinical exposure of 80% of individual clinical allocation for the duration of the CPD module (20 weeks).


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment(Including Essay): Evidence-Based Clinical Case Study (2500 words) n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% Yes

50
Practical Skills Assessment: Perioperative Nursing Core Competencies Assessment n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% Yes

50

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students shall receive feedback on all assessments associated with the Perioperative Nursing CPD programme. The purpose of feedback is the promotion of learning for the student. Feedback should be clear, understandable and be structured around goals, criteria and standards. Feedback can be in oral or written form, formal or informal. Students are responsible for engaging with feedback and applying consideration to the feedback given on their work. Feedback shall be given no later than twenty working days after the deadline for assessment submission, except work that is submitted late.

Name Role
Archie Gonzales Tutor