Module overview
This module is the first placement module that you will undertake in the third year of your programme. During your time in placement, you will be supported to apply the knowledge and understanding you developed through previous theoretical modules in a practice setting to enhance your patient care.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Participate in the administration of medicines under direct supervision and have continued to develop your knowledge of pharmacology, how medicines act and interact in the systems of the body, and their therapeutic action related to patients you have cared for.
- Begin to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes you will require to demonstrate competence in the Episode of Care at the end of part 3 of the programme (detailed in the Practice Assessment Document).
- Demonstrate appropriate professional conduct and values throughout the placement.
- Begin to practise independently, leading and coordinating care with confidence as you work towards achievement of the proficiencies associated with part 3 of the Practice Assessment Document.
- Demonstrate that you are working towards achievement of the communication /relationship management skills and nursing procedures contained within the skills passport.
Syllabus
The specific learning opportunities available within this placement will be determined by the field of nursing being studied and the nature of the practice setting. Student placement lines are designed to provide a breath of learning opportunities across the programme. There may be opportunities to care for individuals from other fields during this placement, the Placement Profile for the area that you are allocated to will indicate where this is possible.
Skills:
IV infusion and medication management
Moving and Handling (yr 2 /3 update)
BLS yr 3 update
This module includes content about Models of student supervision
Preparation for practice supervisor role (clinical supervision, coaching, teaching and appraisal skills
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
During your practice experience you will learn by working alongside staff from the full multidisciplinary team. You will be supervised by registered nurses and other healthcare professionals before you are assessed by a named Practice Assessor. You will be expected to fully participate in direct care at a level appropriate to your stage of the programme and level of experience.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Placement Hours | 337.5 |
| Total study time | 337.5 |
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Assessment of Practice | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Assessment of Practice | 100% |