Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 4 (RNDA) - HEA00176I
Module summary
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Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Spring Term 2024-25 |
Module aims
Evidence completion of practice learning requirements and demonstrate skills associated with the
NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses and the Institute for Apprenticeships occupational
duties.
This module supports practice learning across a range of settings. It aims to ensure that all nursing
registered nursing students are prepared to successfully meet the NMC (2018) Standards of proficiency for
registered nurses at the point of registration and comprise seven platforms and two annexes.
Students will work with support from their Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisors to achieve competence
in relation to the agreed NMC competencies using Registered Nursing Practice Assessment Document
MYEPAD 2 to record the different components of assessment and feedback. Students will participate in initial,
mid-point and final interviews to record progress in achievement of competencies in areas such as:
Professional Values, Proficiencies, Episode(s) of Care, Medicines Management, Patient/Service User/Carer
Feedback Form, Record of working with and learning from others/interprofessional working, Record of
communication/additional feedback, Record of working with and learning from other; records of
interpersonal working, records of personal feedback & communication, and the Ongoing Achievement
Record.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate key skills for effective nursing practice.
2. Explain development of therapeutic relationship through effective
communication.
3. Illustrate your ability and responsibility to provide safe and
effective care.
4. Reflect on your understanding of key concepts in the safe administration of
medicines.
5. Explain how a range of assessments are applied to your nursing practice.
6. Identify and plan professional development through engagement in tripartite reviews
Module content
Simulated practice:IP&C, venepuncture and cannulation, ECG, complex communication, verification of death.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
Non-reassessable
Additional assessment information
390 learning hours in clinical practice to include 90 hours of simulated practice learning.
Indicative reassessment
None
Module feedback
Written feedback for the summative assessment is provided on the E portfolio (MYEPAD) by the Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor within the timescale specified on the assessment schedule.
Indicative reading
Dougherty L, Lister S (2015) (9th Edition) The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical
Nursing Procedures. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons
Nursing and Midwifery Council: The Code; Professional standards of practice and behaviour for
nurses, midwives and nursing associates (2018) www.nmc.org.uk/standards/code