Core Module Information
Module title: Nursing Practice 2 (Adult Health)

SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: ADN07110
Module leader: Nahida Hanif
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Nursing
Prerequisites

No

Description of module content:

This practice module will introduce you to adult health care services where you will work within The Code: Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour (Nursing Midwifery Council 2015) using ethical and moral practices; you will explore professional rights and responsibilities, professional boundaries and ongoing professional development. Under direct supervision you will observe and participate in the assessment, delivery and evaluation of compassionate patient care within community/medical/surgical/medicine of the elderly service delivery. You will observe and participate in the role of the nurse in leading, managing and co-ordinating all aspects of evidence based patient care. You will work with patients in a relationship based way that promotes diversity and equality and work in collaboration with others who work in the health and social care setting to provide care to individuals and their families. During this module you will develop clinical skills commensurate with Part One of the BN Programme that emphasise effective communication, compassion and partnership working. You will engage in the practice of infection control and complete associated theory (Cleanliness Champions Programme) and numeracy related to practice.
You will enhance your knowledge of factors that can have an impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals and how health can be promoted and maintained with the support of mentors and other professional who support student learning. You will reflect on how social care standards and policies are used in practice to improve standards of care within your practice learning experience. In collaboration with your mentor you will identify local health principles and priorities to recognise major causes and social determinants of health, illness and health inequalities within society.

Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Appreciate the role of others who work in health and social care settings and collaborate with them to promote safe, individualised care.
LO2: Develop appropriate communication and interpersonal skills in a holistic, non-judgmental, caring, sensitive and accessible manner.
LO3: Identify and demonstrate the importance of developing the knowledge and skills required in nursing practice to enhance decision making to promote health and well-being of individuals, of all ages, and families.
LO4: Reflect on the use of health and social care standards and policies to enhance the care of individuals in line with quality assurance frameworks.
LO5: Gain an appreciation of local health principles, priorities in order to recognise major causes and social determinants of health, illness and health inequalities.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 3, BLENDED, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: BLENDED
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Nahida Hanif
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Other PLACEMENT 200
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Placement (Practical) 100 1,2,3,4,5 15 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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