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NMHS43770

Academic Year 2026/2027

Advanced Practice Decision Making (NMHS43770)

Subject:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Wayne Thompson
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module offers the student opportunities to explore how NMBI Advanced Practice (Nursing/Midwifery Standards and Requirements will be embedded in practice. Analysis of the role, job description and performance outcomes of the advanced nurse/midwife practitioner will be emphasised. Application of a nursing/midwifery philosophy in collaboration with a model of nursing/midwifery are addressed in this module. Engagement in senior clinical decision making is central to how an RANP/RAMP manages their caseload. Broad based health promotion principles are covered. Your contribution to health care knowledge and research will be embedded throughout the module

Within the clinical environment candidates will expand clinical decision-making abilities and practice by carrying out advanced, complex, case management under the supervision of a designated clinical supervisor. The theoretical component of this module is applied in the clinical practicum

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module the student will be able to:

1. Appraise the professional role of the advanced nurse/midwife practitioner combining a framework with standards of practice.
2. Analyse advanced practice outcomes of care.
3. Design diagnostic algorithms combining evidence based practice and clinical guidelines to support decision analysis.
4. Integrate advanced decision making and diagnostic reasoning with case management.
5. Demonatrate capacity to evolve in response to changing healthcare needs.

The United Nations identified seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as core to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and UCD contributes in general to SDG 4 Quality Education. Further SDGs explored within this module if relevant are listed below. A scale of 1 - 5 indicates the extent to which the SDG is covered.


Goal Name Description Coverage

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages 1

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 1
 

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

216
Lectures

8
Small Group

8
Online Learning

18
Total

250

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Group work; lectures; critical writing; reflective learning; enquiry & problem-based learning; debates; case-based learning; student presentations.

AI Use Permitted for Limited Support
Students may use AI tools for limited support in this module (e.g. idea generation, practice questions, or as a study aid). However, students remain fully responsible for the accuracy and reliability of their learning. Any use of AI must be cited appropriately.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade Component repeat (in-module) Offered
Individual Project: Development and presentation of a differential diagnostic algorithm for ANP/AMPs Week 10 Graded No
40
 No
Individual Project: Case management PowerPoint presentation Week 15 Graded No
50
 No
Reflective Assignment: Discussion Forum post to identify and critically discuss your philosophy and model of nursing/midwifery practice
 Week 8 Graded No
10
 No

As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback individually to students, post-assessment Group/class feedback, post-assessment

Name Role
Professor Patricia Fitzpatrick Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Regina Lennon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Aoife Claire MacCormac Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Denise O'Brien Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Mary Ryder Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Wayne Thompson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Mary Mullen Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Exam Offering 1 Week(s) - 34 Mon 08:00 - 16:50
Spring External & School Exams Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 24, 30 Mon 09:00 - 12:50
Spring External & School Exams Offering 1 Week(s) - 21, 23, 25, 26, 29 Mon 09:00 - 12:50
Spring Exam Offering 1 Week(s) - 34 Tues 08:00 - 16:50
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