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This document only provides information for the academic year selected and does not form part of the student contract

School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

F (FHEQ Level 4)

Graded or Non Graded:

Non Graded

Version Valid From:

2022-09-01

Module Leader:

Matthew Cain

Version Number

2022.01

Learning Methods

Lecture
Work Based Learning

Professional Body Requirements

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Synopsis

This module provides the opportunity for you to develop the fundamental skills of nursing practice including personal hygiene, infection control, undertaking observations and basic life support.  You’ll complete a practice learning experience where you’ll put the theory you’ve learnt into practice.

Learning Strategy

You will be supported in supervised practice in placement areas to develop your knowledge and skills related to practice. Simulated placement learning (60 simulated work-based learning hours including reflection hours) will focus on preparation for placement; mandatory skills and professionalism related to fundamental nursing skills and becoming a nurse. Both … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Mandatory training and completion of all mandatory requirements for placementThe outline syllabus for this module follows the requirements of the NMC detailed in the Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses (2018) and links to the specified elements in the Practice Assessment Document and Ongoing Achievement Record Specified procedures … For more content click the Read More button below.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Practical skills assessment

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Portfolio
Assessment 2: Portfolio

Assessment Criteria

Referral is not permitted on Assessment 1 and 2 (PVC exemption). The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply. The expectation is that assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®. Identities of individuals and organisations should be anonymised and confidences respected.  Consent should be obtained from individual … For more content click the Read More button below. Students will be required to pass both elements of assessment to gain credit of the module (NMC requirement).

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