This aim of this module is to enable students to identify and reflect upon their personal learning needs and opportunities to assist them in developing their practice with support from their mentor in order to achieve competence in relation to the agreed NMC competencies and essential skills clusters for Stage Two.
Module learning outcomes
At the end of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and skills consistent with the NMC requirements for Stage Two.
Keep accurate records of their achievements in practice.
Identify and meet their learning needs in relation to practice experience in different settings.
Demonstrate safe practice in relation to a number of nursing skills associated with the NMC Essential Skills Cluster requirements; medicines management.
Assessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Departmental - attendance requirement Practice Hours
N/A
0
Practical Ongoing Record of Achievement
N/A
100
Special assessment rules
Pass/fail & Non-compensatable
Additional assessment information
Total practice hours: 645
Reassessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Departmental - attendance requirement Practice Hours
N/A
0
Practical Ongoing Record of Achievement
N/A
100
Module feedback
Verbal and written evidence of achievement within their Electronic Ongoing Assessment Record will be completed by the mentor.
Indicative reading
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2015). Medicines optimisation: the safe and effective use of medicines to enable the best possible outcomes. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. London.
Nursing and Midwifery Council (2015). The Code. Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives. Nursing and Midwifery Council. London.
Nursing and Midwifery Council (2007). Standards for Medicines Management. Nursing and Midwifery Council. London.