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Curricular information is subject to change
At the end of this module the student will:
1. Further develop and extend their specialist theoretical knowledge and specialist clinical practice skills related
to a broad range of health alterations that occur in patients requiring Level 2 Critical Care.
2. Advance their ability to conduct a systematic and focused nursing assessment of the High Dependency
patient and develop a patient specific nursing plan to meet their needs effectively incorporating best available
evidence.
3. Anticipate and recognise acute changes in the condition of the patient by analysing patient data and respond
appropriately in a timely manner in the delivery of holistic nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient care is appropriate, consistent and effective.
4. Advance their clinical decision making and critical thinking abilities by utilisation of a structured framework
that is underpinned by best available evidence and practice policies and guidelines.
5. Further develop their professional responsibility and accountability in the nursing care of the High
Dependency patient utilising the principles of effective communication with the multidisciplinary team,
patients and their families, patient safety, quality of care and patient advocacy.
Nursing assessment and management of patients requiring Level 2 critical care. Focus on physical, psychosocial needs.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 39 |
Practical | 35 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 176 |
Total | 250 |
Registered General Nurse with minimum 6 months recent clinical practice experience.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 75 hours clinical experience within the
High Dependency Unit per month for the duration of the module (24 weeks).
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Not yet recorded. |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Students shall receive feedback on all assessments associated with the Foundations in High Dependency 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 |
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Niamh Cleary | Tutor |