NMHS43760 Adv Practice Clin Practicum

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module allows students to pursue in-depth, directed and supported learning in advanced nursing practice applicable to their practice area as per defined pathway e.g. Chronic Illness Management/Older Person Care/Unscheduled Care. To facilitate the development of the students’ clinical knowledge and practice competence towards practicing at an advanced level within their specific area of practice. Specific focus will be on gaining competence in the core competencies for advanced nursing practice as set out in NMBI standards and Requirements (2017) as well as gaining the identified clinical competence to practice in their own practice area at an advanced level.
Knowledge, competencies and clinical skills for advanced practice in nursing relevant to the specific practice area of the student. Specific knowledge and skills requirements will be negotiated on an individual practice area basis with the student their preceptor/mentor and their employer/nurse manager within the framework and structure of the course record and assessment booklet. The major element of the programme will be substantial hours on clinical placement with supervision (as agreed under the site declaration form).

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Indicative Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module the student will:
1.Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to conduct comprehensive holistic assessment of patients/clients, to identify their health and social needs and manage identified issues/needs at an advanced level within their practice area (or identified scope of practice) using evidence based frameworks, to synthesise and interpret assessment information in identifying normal, subnormal and at risk states of health.
2.Demonstrate timely use of diagnostic investigations to inform clinical decision making and accountability in considering access, cost, clinical effectiveness when planning, delivering and evaluating care.
3.Demonstrate knowledge of therapeutic interventions including pharmacological and non-pharmacological nursing interventions relevant to their advanced practice area.
4.Educate others and facilitate clinical supervision and mentorship using an advanced expert knowledge base derived from clinical experience, on-going reflection, and engagement in continuous professional development.
5.Demonstrate effective leadership and communication with interprofessional health care teams in the development, implementation and evaluation of care and services in their area of practice.
6.Demonstrate proactive engagement in seeking feedback from persons receiving care, families and staff to identify gaps in provision of care and services pertaining to their area of practice.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

20
Placement/Work Experience

500
Total

520
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Clinical skills, reflection, interdisciplinary case conferences, professional and clinical mentorship 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: < Description > Throughout the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

50
Fieldwork: < Description > Throughout the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

50

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
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?

Feedback following each of the six clinical competency assessments is provided.

Name Role
Dr Eileen Furlong Lecturer / Co-Lecturer