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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
PART 1: COURSE SUMMARY INFORMATION
Course summary
Final award BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult)
Intermediate award BSc Health Sciences Diploma in Higher Education (Health Sciences) Certificate in Higher Education (Health Sciences)
Course status Validated
Awarding body University of Brighton
School School of Health Sciences
Location of study / campus Falmer, Eastbourne
Partner institution(s)
Name of institution
Host department
Course status
1. N/A
Admissions
Admissions agency
UCAS
Entry requirements Include any progression opportunities into the course.
Check the University’s website for current entry requirements Further education:
A-levels – BBC including a science or social science subject
BTEC – DDM in a health or science subject
Access to Higher Education Diploma – 60 credits overall in a health,
nursing or science subject with at least 45 credits at level 3 with 30 credits
at distinction
Secondary education:
GCSE - C / grade 4 or above
with A-levels or BTEC – 5 GCSEs including maths, English and science
with Access – 2 GCSEs maths and English
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Applicants will be considered on an individual basis in line with the University of Brighton Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. IELTS: For applicants not previously taught and examined in English: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 in writing) must be achieved prior to completion of the course. Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements: Satisfactory completion of the following:
Completion of 10 years general education
Criminal record check
Occupational health assessment
Students successful at the application stage will be invited to attend an interview which comprises a values-based multiple mini interview format.
Start date (mmm-yy)
Sep-20 and Feb-21
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Mode of study Duration of study (standard) Maximum registration period
Full-time 3 years 8 years
Part-time NA NA
Sandwich NA NA
Distance NA NA
Course codes/categories
UCAS code BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing B7LO
Contacts
Course Lead Wendy Hadley
Admissions Tutor Tina Attoe
Examination and Assessment
External Examiner(s)
Name Place of work Date tenure expires
Iain Keenan Kathy Smales
University of Essex Buckingham New University
September 2022 September 2020
Examination Board(s) (AEB/CEB)
Nursing Academic Programme
Approval and review
Approval date Review date
Validation 6/4/20111 April 20192
Programme Specification
June 20163 Q&S Published June 2016; 2018
April 20194
Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
6/4/2011
April 2019
PART 2: COURSE DETAILS
AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
Aims The aims of the course are to:
Develop inclusive, creative and reflective critical thinkers in adult nursing
Inspire a commitment to life-long learning
Innovate adult nursing practise, research and education for personal and professional development
Foster the professional responsibility to practise sustainably
Promote resilience to aid working within diverse and changing healthcare settings
Ensure the graduate adult nurse meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Future Nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018)
Achieve eligibility to register as an adult nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
1 Date of original validation.
2 Date of most recent periodic review (normally academic year of validation + 5 years).
3 Month and year this version of the programme specification was approved (normally September).
4 Date programme specification will be reviewed (normally approval date + 1 year). If programme specification is applicable
to a particular cohort, please state here.
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Learning outcomes The outcomes of the main award provide information about how the primary aims are demonstrated by students following the course. These are mapped to external reference points where appropriate5.
The graduate adult nurse eligible to register according to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Future Nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) will be able to:
Knowledge and theory
1. Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of the professional role and accountability of a registered adult nurse
2. Understand the legal and regulatory requirements and ethical frameworks in adult nursing aligned to The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives (Nursing Midwifery Council 2018)
3. Synthesise critical thinking, problem solving and innovation as an adult nurse
4. Critically analyse the range of evidence to promote best practice in adult nursing
5. Critically evaluate health improvement strategies for individuals and populations
6. Critically appraise the impact of legal, political and economic factors on health care provision and adult nursing
7. Critique the principles of leadership, delegation and supervision regarding self and teams
8. Critically evaluate resilience theory and its application to self and teams within adult nursing
9. Critique the concept of sustainability in relation to adult nursing
Skills
10. Practise according to The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives (Nursing Midwifery Council 2018)
11. Uphold the reputation of the nursing profession and promote public confidence in nurses by applying the duty of candour
12. Relate the principles of sustainability to adult nursing practise
13. Employ equality and diversity practises to work to reduce health inequalities
14. Challenge discriminatory behaviour and provide support for people who are vulnerable including identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns
15. Practise effective communication with service users who experience a range of mental, physical, cognitive, behavioural, social and spiritual challenges
16. Modify therapeutic relationships and collaboratively work with service users across the lifespan including through death and bereavement
17. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of human biology, social and behavioural sciences in adult nursing practise
18. Conduct comprehensive and holistic nursing assessments
19. Critically interpret assessment findings to prioritise, plan, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate care to patients with mental, physical, cognitive, behavioural, social and spiritual needs
20. Integrate theory and practise in the delivery of evidence-based, patient- centred and holistic adult nursing care
21. Critically apply the principles of pharmacology and medicine management to ensure safe and effective medicines administration
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22. Engage in disease and illness prevention, health promotion and public health at a local, national and international level
23. Critically apply the principles of risk assessment and quality improvement to enhance health outcomes and peoples’ experience of adult nursing care
24. Practise the skills commensurate with leading, managing and co-ordinating care working with services users to ensure continuity of care across multiple services
25. Work collaboratively in interprofessional and multi-agency partnerships for the benefit of the service user and health and social care services
26. Enhance the professional development of self and others through peer support, coaching, supervision and teaching
27. Justify sound clinical decision making in adult nursing practise
28. Utilise the skills of reflection and reflexivity to address complex problems as a resilient adult nurse
29. Practise as an autonomous, accountable and resourceful professional
30. Critique the theory and practise of nursing to contribute to the future shape of the nursing profession
QAA subject benchmark statement (where applicable)6
Non-applicable
PROFESSIONAL, STATUTORY AND REGULATORY BODIES (where applicable)
Where a course is accredited by a PSRB, full details of how the course meets external requirements, and what students are required to undertake are included.
The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The course fully complies with the Future Nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses (NMC 2018). The student is required to undertake 4600 hours (2300 theory and 2300 practice) and successfully complete the proficiencies to be eligible for NMC registration as a nurse.
LEARNING AND TEACHING
Learning and teaching methods This section sets out the primary learning and teaching methods, including total learning hours and any specific requirements in terms of practical/clinical-based learning. The indicative list of learning and teaching methods includes information on the proportion of the course delivered by each method and details where a particular method relates to a particular element of the course.
The course learning and teaching strategy is designed to facilitate student independent learning and to make use of a student’s existing study skills, prior knowledge and experiences. In addition to the teaching and research expertise within the School, student learning is enhanced by expert knowledge shared by a wide range of practice colleagues and service users. Interprofessional education is supported through collaborative working with students on other health and social care courses and students will also participate in peer learning. Over the 3 year course students must achieve 4600 hours comprising 2300 theory hours and 2300 practice hours. Further information on total learning hours and the proportions of the course delivered by each method is available on Unistats. For the theory hours the indicative learning and teaching methods include: Lectures Lectures are presentations by experienced academics providing an overview of a subject to distil
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key concepts. Lectures are often in large groups and can be used as a means of challenging preconceptions, values and ideas.
Seminars Seminars offer a more discursive opportunity to explore understanding of the module content facilitated by a lecturer in small groups. The principle of the ‘flipped classroom’ is also applied to seminars thus encouraging enquiry-led learning.
Workshops and practicals
Workshops and practicals provide small group work to develop and reinforce the knowledge, skills and values required for nursing practice facilitated by a lecturer. E-learning The course integrates both external e-learning providers alongside in-house e-learning packages to enhance traditional learning, support existing teaching methods and provide a valuable reference point. They are designed and built to be engaging and interactive, using quality images, video, audio and animation to help users learn and retain knowledge. Content is presented using various techniques such as ‘real-life’ scenarios, case studies and knowledge reviews. The e-learning can be accessed by individuals and groups both on- and off- campus. For the practice hours the indicative learning and teaching methods include: Placement Students will be allocated a range of placements in community and hospital settings in the NHS, private, voluntary or independent sector. Students will also have the opportunity to attend an optional international placement in year 2. The placements provide the ‘real world’ experience for students to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and values required for nursing practice. Students will be supported in practice primarily by practice supervisors and practice assessors. In addition academic assessors, practice liaison lecturers and practice education facilitators will also provide support and guidance for both students and the practice supervisors and assessors. Students in practice will have supernumerary status which means they must be supported to learn without being counted as part of the staffing required for safe and effective care in that setting. Placements should enable students to learn to provide safe and effective care, not merely to observe; students can and should add real value to care. The contribution students make will increase over time as they gain proficiency and they will continue to benefit from ongoing guidance and feedback. Once a student has demonstrated that they are proficient, they should be able to fulfil tasks without direct oversight. The level of supervision a student needs is based on the professional judgement of their supervisors, taking into account any associated risks and the students’ knowledge, proficiency and confidence.
Reflection
Reflection is a learning method to engage the student in thinking about their experiences and seeking to understand them better in order to support their learning and growth at a personal and professional level. Reflection will be undertaken on a daily / weekly basis during each placement week and can be conducted individually or in groups through both verbal and written methods. The Practice Assessment Document has a number of sections for the student to record their reflections including a reflection on their learning needs, progress throughout the placement, practice experiences and interprofessional working. Students will also be required to demonstrate reflection in order to achieve the range of assessments in the Practice Assessment Document including reflection on how well they have met the professional values of nursing, their episode of care and their achievement of the nursing proficiencies. Students will participate in a regular scheduled Experience Based Learning (EBL) group. EBL offers a forum for small groups to reflect on practice experiences in relation to the theoretical content of the course; thus developing the knowledge, skills and values commensurate with professional nursing practice. The groups are facilitated by a lecturer with the aim of progressing to self-facilitation in year 3.
Simulation
Simulation is a method used for practising new and existing skills in a safe and standardised
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approach; as well as supporting the bridging of theoretical knowledge with clinical practice. Simulation can be low or high fidelity which refers to the realism of the simulation technique and does not necessarily require highly technological input. Simulation involves group work and debriefing in order to capture the learning gained and recognise different perspectives.
ASSESSMENT
The assessment methods are aligned to the module learning outcomes and the University marking criteria is used for each assessment task (available in the Course Handbook). The assessments have been designed to be clinically relevant and as such assessments reflect nursing practice such as assessment of care needs, care planning, health promotion, physical assessment skills and reflection. Students will benefit from dedicated study and assessment weeks and students are provided with a choice of assessment task in each year to support inclusive learning practices. The maximum number of assessment tasks for each module is set at two and the range of assessment types in the course are as follows: Course work - 47%, Practical - 44%, Examination - 9%
Students will be prepared for their summative assessments by undertaking formative assessments in each module. Formative assessment tasks include individual / group presentations, literature searches, critical reflection, exam practice, case studies, clinical skills and blogs. Through the formative assessment students will be able to develop and rehearse the academic and clinical practice skills needed to support their learning, to gauge the extent and level of their learning and to identify their learning needs. A key feature of the formative and summative assessment tasks is the importance for students to receive feedback on current work and feed forward to assist with future learning and assessments. Formative assessment feedback is provided by peers as well as lecturers and is available in verbal or written form. Students are encouraged to engage in this feedback by completing a self-reflection to identify how they have used previous feedback to support subsequent summative assessments. Assessment Schedule:
Course learning outcome Assessment methods Modules
1. Exhibit a
comprehensive understa
nding of the professional
role and accountability
of a registered adult
nurse
Practice Assessment Document
NI409 Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1 30 credits Level 4
NI525 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 2 30 credits Level 5
NI619 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 3 30 credits Level 6
2. Understand the legal
and regulatory
requirements and ethical
frameworks in adult
nursing aligned to The
Code: Professional
standards of practice
and behaviour for
nurses and midwives
(Nursing Midwifery
Council 2018)
Practice Assessment Document
NI409 Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1 30 credits Level 4
NI525 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 2 30 credits Level 5
NI619 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 3 30 credits Level 6
3. Synthesise critical
thinking, problem solving
and innovation as an
adult nurse
25 minute presentation or 3000 word business plan / research proposal
NI615 Contemporary and Future Nursing Practice 30 credits Level 6
4. Critically analyse the 25 minute presentation or 3000 word critique
NI521 Quality Improvement Using Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
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range of evidence to
promote best practice in
adult nursing
30 credits Level 5
25 minute presentation or 3000 word business plan / research proposal
NI615 Contemporary and Future Nursing Practice 30 credits Level 6
5. Critically evaluate health
improvement strategies
for individuals and
populations
20 minute pre-recorded or 2500 word reflection
NI522 Nursing to Promote Health and Prevent Illness 20 credits Level 5
Practice Assessment Document
NI619 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 3 30 credits Level 6
6. Critically appraise the
impact of legal, political
and economic factors on
health care provision
and adult nursing
25 minute presentation or 3000 word business plan / research proposal
NI615 Contemporary and Future Nursing Practice 30 credits Level 6
7. Critique the principles of
leadership, delegation
and supervision
regarding self and teams
1600 word personal development journal and 900 word resilience plan
NI616 Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Effective Teams 20 credits Level 6
8. Critically evaluate
resilience theory and its
application to self and
teams within adult
nursing
3000 word essay NI406 Nursing Assessment in Partnership with People 30 credits Level 4
1600 word personal development journal and 900 word resilience plan
NI616 Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Effective Teams 20 credits Level 6
9. Critique the concept of
sustainability in relation
to adult nursing
25 minute presentation or 3000 word business plan / research proposal
NI615 Contemporary and Future Nursing Practice 30 credits Level 6
10. Practise according to
The Code: Professional
standards of practice
and behaviour for
nurses and midwives
(Nursing Midwifery
Council 2018)
Practice Assessment Document
NI409 Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1 30 credits Level 4
NI525 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 2 30 credits Level 5
NI619 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 3 30 credits Level 6
11. Uphold the reputation of
the nursing profession
and promote public
confidence in nurses by
applying the duty of
candour
Practice Assessment Document
NI409 Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1 30 credits Level 4
NI525 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 2 30 credits Level 5
NI619 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 3 30 credits Level 6
12. Relate the principles of
sustainability to adult
nursing practise
25 minute presentation or 3000 word business plan / research proposal
NI615 Contemporary and Future Nursing Practice 30 credits Level 6
13. Employ equality and
diversity practises to
work to reduce health
3000 word essay NI406 Nursing Assessment in Partnership with People 30 credits Level 4
20 minute pre-recorded or 2500 word reflection
NI522 Nursing to Promote Health and Prevent Illness
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inequalities 20 credits Level 5
25 minute presentation or 3000 word business plan / research proposal
NI615 Contemporary and Future Nursing Practice 30 credits Level 6
14. Challenge discriminatory
behaviour and provide
support for people who
are vulnerable including
identifying and reporting
safeguarding concerns
3000 word essay NI406 Nursing Assessment in Partnership with People 30 credits Level 4
25 minute presentation or 3000 word care plan
NI407 Planning Nursing Care in Partnership with People 30 credits Level 4
20 minute pre-recorded or 2500 word reflection
NI522 Nursing to Promote Health and Prevent Illness 20 credits Level 5
15. Practise effective
communication with
service users who
experience a range of
mental, physical,
cognitive, behavioural,
social and spiritual
challenges
Practice Assessment Document
NI409 Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1 30 credits Level 4
NI525 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 2 30 credits Level 5
NI619 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 3 30 credits Level 6
16. Modify therapeutic
relationships and
collaboratively work with
service users across the
lifespan including
through death and
bereavement
2500 word critical reflection
NI618 Palliative and End of Life Care Using an Integrative Nursing Approach 20 credits Level 6
17. Demonstrate and apply
knowledge of human
biology, social and
behavioural sciences in
adult nursing practise
25 minute presentation or 3000 word care plan
NI407 Planning Nursing Care in Partnership with People 30 credits Level 4
Online test and 1500 word case study
NI408 Human Biology for Nursing 30 credits Level 4
18. Conduct comprehensive
and holistic nursing
assessments
3000 word essay NI406 Nursing Assessment in Partnership with People 30 credits Level 4
2500 word reflection and care plan
NI523 Approaches to Nursing Adults with Long Term Health Conditions 20 credits Level 5
1 hour online unseen examination and 1500 word assessment and management plan
NI524 Nursing Assessment and Management of Clinical Deterioration in an Adult 20 credits Level 5
15 minute Objective Structured Clinical Examination( OSCE) and 15 minute oral assessment
NI617 Enhanced Nursing Assessment and Clinical Decision Making 20 credits Level 6
19. Critically interpret
assessment findings to
prioritise, plan, co-
ordinate, implement and
25 minute presentation or 3000 word care plan
NI407 Planning Nursing Care in Partnership with People 30 credits Level 4
2500 word reflection and care plan
NI523 Approaches to Nursing Adults with Long Term Health
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evaluate care to patients
with mental, physical,
cognitive, behavioural,
social and spiritual
needs
Conditions 20 credits Level 5
1 hour online unseen examination and 1500 word assessment and management plan
NI524 Nursing Assessment and Management of Clinical Deterioration in an Adult 20 credits Level 5
15 minute Objective Structured Clinical Examination( OSCE) and 15 minute oral assessment
NI617 Enhanced Nursing Assessment and Clinical Decision Making 20 credits Level 6
20. Integrate theory and
practise in the delivery
of evidence-based,
patient- centred and
holistic adult nursing
care
25 minute presentation or 3000 word care plan
NI407 Planning Nursing Care in Partnership with People 30 credits Level 4
25 minute presentation or 3000 word critique
NI521 Quality Improvement Using Evidence-Based Nursing Practice 30 credits Level 5
2500 word critical reflection
NI618 Palliative and End of Life Care Using an Integrative Nursing Approach 20 credits Level 6
21. Critically apply the
principles of
pharmacology and
medicine management
to ensure safe and
effective medicines
administration
Practice Assessment Document
NI409 Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1 30 credits Level 4
NI525 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 2 30 credits Level 5
NI619 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 3 30 credits Level 6
1 hour online unseen examination and 1500 word assessment and management plan
NI524 Nursing Assessment and Management of Clinical Deterioration in an Adult 20 credits Level 5
22. Engage in disease and
illness prevention, health
promotion and public
health at a local,
national and
international level
20 minute pre-recorded or 2500 word reflection
NI522 Nursing to Promote Health and Prevent Illness 20 credits Level 5
23. Critically apply the
principles of risk
assessment and quality
improvement to enhance
health outcomes and
peoples’ experience of
adult nursing care
25 minute presentation or 3000 word critique
NI521 Quality Improvement Using Evidence-Based Nursing Practice 30 credits Level 5
24. Practise the skills
commensurate with
leading, managing and
co-ordinating care
working with services
users to ensure
continuity of care across
Practice Assessment Document
NI409 Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1 30 credits Level 4
NI525 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 2 30 credits Level 5
NI619 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 3 30 credits Level 6
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multiple services 1600 word personal development journal and 900 word resilience plan
NI616 Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Effective Teams 20 credits Level 6
25. Work collaboratively in
interprofessional and
multi-agency
partnerships for the
benefit of the service
user and health and
social care services
25 minute presentation or 3000 word care plan
NI407 Planning Nursing Care in Partnership with People 30 credits Level 4
25 minute presentation or 3000 word critique
NI521 Quality Improvement Using Evidence-Based Nursing Practice 30 credits Level 5
2500 word reflection and care plan
NI523 Approaches to Nursing Adults with Long Term Health Conditions 20 credits Level 5
26. Enhance the
professional
development of self and
others through peer
support, coaching,
supervision and
teaching
Practice Assessment Document
NI409 Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1 30 credits Level 4
NI525 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 2 30 credits Level 5
NI619 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 3 30 credits Level 6
27. Justify sound clinical
decision making in adult
nursing practise
1 hour online unseen examination and 1500 word assessment and management plan
NI524 Nursing Assessment and Management of Clinical Deterioration in an Adult 20 credits Level 5
15 minute Objective Structured Clinical Examination( OSCE) and 15 minute oral assessment
NI617 Enhanced Nursing Assessment and Clinical Decision Making 20 credits Level 6
28. Utilise the skills of
reflection and reflexivity
to address complex
problems as a resilient
adult nurse
1600 word personal development journal and 900 word resilience plan
NI616 Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Effective Teams 20 credits Level 6
Practice Assessment Document
NI619 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 3 30 credits Level 6
29. Practise as an
autonomous,
accountable and
resourceful professional
Practice Assessment Document
NI619 Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 3 30 credits Level 6
30. Critique the theory and
practise of nursing to
contribute to the future
shape of the nursing
profession
25 minute presentation or 3000 word business plan / research proposal
NI615 Contemporary and Future Nursing Practice 30 credits Level 6
SUPPORT AND INFORMATION
Institutional/ University
All students benefit from: Welcome week Student Contract Student Services, Learning Support Plans, Student Support and Guidance Tutor Course Lead and Personal Tutor Information Services and Student Central (Virtual Learning Environment)
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Students Union, societies and student representatives
Course-specific
Students on the course also benefit from: Course and Module Handbooks Disability Liaison Tutor Practice Supervisor / Assessor Academic Assessor Practice Liaison Lecturer Year Tutor Peer Assisted Study Sessions
PART 3: COURSE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
COURSE STRUCTURE This section includes an outline of the structure of the programme, including stages of study and progression points. Course Leads may choose to include a structure diagram here.
Structure of the programme The course is designed around a spiral curriculum. In year 1, the student will understand the core knowledge, skills and values for nursing practice. The student will complete 4 modules shared with the Child and Mental Health nursing students. ‘Nursing Assessment in Partnership with People’ will enable the student to assess the diverse needs of service users. This module is complemented by ‘Planning Nursing Care in Partnership with People’ which will enable the student to plan evidence-based care, based on the assessed needs and in agreement with the service user. The ‘Human Biology for Nursing’ module will provide an understanding of human development and body systems. This knowledge underpins nursing practice as nurses need to recognise when people have changes in their health and how to restore health or support a person in their illness. The learning gained from these 3 modules will be practised and reflected on in the ‘Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1’ module. This module combines sessions at university and attendance on placement. Students will be able to rehearse their learning through simulation or workshops and then demonstrate this learning in practice. In addition, students will attend experience based learning groups to reflect on their placement experiences in order to make sense of these experiences. In year 2, the student will understand the complexity of knowledge, skills and values for nursing practice. At the start of the year, the student will attend a transition week to help the student understand the next stage of study and how it will develop their nursing knowledge, skills and values. The student will recognise the diversity of the nursing role in the shared modules: ‘Nursing to Promote Health and Prevent Illness’ and ‘Quality Improvement Using Evidence-Based Nursing Practice’. The nurse’s role as a health educator will be explored, the importance of nurses engaging in improving the quality of care and critiquing and using evidence to support practice will also be considered. The Adult specific modules ‘Approaches to Nursing Adults with Long Term Health Conditions’ and ‘Nursing Assessment and Management of Clinical Deterioration in an Adult’ will focus on 2 significant areas of nursing practice; the care of people with long term conditions and the care of a person who is acutely unwell. The learning gained from these 4 modules will be practised and reflected on in the ‘Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 2’ module which has the same structure as year 1 but content commensurate with the stage of study. In year 3, the student will understand the context of knowledge, skills and values for nursing practice. At the start of the year, the student will attend a transition week to help the student understand the next stage of study and how it will enhance their nursing knowledge, skills and values. Again, the student will benefit from shared modules: ‘Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Effective Teams’ and ‘Contemporary and Future Nursing Practice’. These modules will enable the student to develop their self-awareness and style of leadership and recognise the necessity for nurses to engage in service improvement and understand their responsibility in shaping future nursing practice. The Adult specific modules are ‘Palliative and End of Life Care
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Using an Integrative Nursing Approach’ and ‘Enhanced Nursing Assessment and Clinical Decision Making’. These modules will enhance the knowledge, skills and values in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care integral to nursing practice. Finally, the learning gained from these 4 modules will be practised and reflected on in the ‘Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 3’ module which has the same structure as years 1 and 2 but content commensurate with the stage of study. The student will also attend a final transition week to support their change from student to registered nurse.
Stages of study The course has 3 stages of study (parts) equivalent to each academic year. Each stage of study is divided into 3 trimesters. Trimester 1 has an induction week (year 1) or transition week (years 2 and 3), modules, an assessment week and placement. Trimester 2 has modules, an assessment week and placement. Trimester 3 has placement and a transition week (year 3 only).
Progression points The progression point is scheduled at the end of each stage i.e. at the end of trimester 3. Students would need to successfully complete the previous stage of study before unconditionally progressing to the next stage. Students who have not been successful in one or more module(s) will be required to resubmit as conditional progression or as repeat stage or may be withdrawn.
Trimester Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
1 Induction Transition Transition
Modules Modules Modules
Assessment Assessment Assessment
Placement Placement Placement 2
Modules Modules Modules
Assessment Assessment Assessment
Placement Placement Placement
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Transition
MODULES
Status:
M = Mandatory (modules which must be taken and passed to be eligible for the award) C = Compulsory (modules which must be taken to be eligible for the award) O = Optional (optional modules)* * Optional modules listed are indicative only and may be subject to change, depending on timetabling and staff availability
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Module code
Status Module title Credit
4 NI406 M Nursing Assessment in Partnership with People 30
4 NI407 M Planning Nursing Care in Partnership with People 30
4 NI408 M Human Biology for Nursing 30
4 NI409 M Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1 30
5 NI521 M Quality Improvement Using Evidence-Based Nursing Practice 30
5 NI522 C Nursing to Promote Health and Prevent Illness 20
7 All modules have learning outcomes commensurate with the FHEQ levels 0, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. List the level which corresponds with the
learning outcomes of each module.
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5 NI523 C Approaches to Nursing Adults with Long Term Health Conditions 20
5 NI524 C Nursing Assessment and Management of Clinical Deterioration in an Adult
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5 NI525 M Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 2 30
6 NI615 M Contemporary and Future Nursing Practice 30
6 NI616 C Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Effective Teams 20
6 NI617 C Enhanced Nursing Assessment and Clinical Decision Making 20
6 NI618 C Palliative and End of Life Care Using an Integrative Nursing Approach
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6 NI619 M Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 3 30
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* = Includes eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse † = Excludes eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse
8 Total number of credits required to be eligible for the award.
9 Minimum number of credits required, at level of award, to be eligible for the award.
10 Algorithm used to determine the classification of the final award (all marks are credit-weighted). For a Masters degree, the mark for the final element (e.g., dissertation) must be in the corresponding class of award.
AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION
Award type
Title Level Eligibility for award Classification of award
Total credits8
Minimum credits9 Ratio of marks10:
Class of award
Final*
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) 6 360 Minimum credit at level of award 120 Level 5 and 6 (25:75)
Honours Degree
Intermediate†
BSc Health Sciences 6 300 Minimum credit at level of award 60 Unclassified Degree
Intermediate†
Diploma in Higher Education (Health Sciences)
5 240 Minimum credit at level of award 120 Unclassified Diploma
Intermediate†
Certificate in Higher Education (Health Sciences)
4 120 Minimum credit at level of award 120 Unclassified Certificate
Award classifications Mark / band % Honours degree
70% - 100% First (1)
60% - 69.99% Upper second (2:1)
50% - 59.99% Lower second (2:2)
40% - 49.99% Third (3)
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EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS
Please refer to the Course Approval and Review Handbook when completing this section. The examination and assessment regulations for the course should be in accordance with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses (available from staffcentral or studentcentral).
Specific regulations which materially affect assessment, progression and award on the course e.g. Where referrals or repeat of modules are not permitted in line with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses.
Only two attempts will be allowed for the following modules: Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1, Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 2 and Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 3
A student may conditionally progress to the next stage of study with 30 credits outstanding at the end of the previous stage of study
Exceptions required by PSRB These require the approval of the Chair of the Academic Board
N/A