NQCG3112 Return to Nursing Practice
Module Overview
This programme offers the opportunity for successful applicants to gain active registration on part 1 – nurses (all branches) of the NMC professional register – to include sub-part 1 (level 1 nurses) and sub-part 2 (level 2 nurses).
Aims and Objectives
Module Aims
Upon completion of Module NQCG 2028 (HE5) you will be able to:- 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of health and social policy relevant to the organisation and practice of nursing both at a national and local level. 2. Outline current influential trends in contemporary nursing and health care education and practice based on current evidence, legislation and/or policy. 3. In relation to own practice, identify and assess need, design, implement and evaluate care using relevant evidence. 4. Discuss effective team working and your participation in a multi-professional approach to the care of service users including communication, teaching and learning skills. 5. Explore personal strengths and areas for development, recognising the importance of professional competence. Upon completion of Module NQCG3112 (HE6) you will be able to:- 1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the influence of health and social policy relevant to the organisation and practice of nursing, health visiting and midwifery both at a national and local level. 2. Critique current influential trends in contemporary nursing, health visiting and midwifery and health care education and practice based on current evidence, legislation and/or policy. 3. In relation to own practice, identify and assess need, design, implement and critically evaluate care using relevant evidence. You must demonstrate the importance of risk assessment and clinical decision-making and how it guides your practice. 4. Critically evaluate effective team working and your participation in a multiprofessional approach to the care of service users including communication, teaching and learning skills. 5. Critically evaluate personal strengths and areas for development; recognising the importance of professional competence.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the influence of health and social policy relevant to the organisation and practice of nursing, health visiting and midwifery both at a national and local level.
- Critique current influential trends in contemporary nursing, health visiting and midwifery and health care education and practice based on current evidence, legislation and/or policy.
- In relation to own practice, identify and assess need, design, implement and critically evaluate care using relevant evidence. You must demonstrate the importance of risk assessment and clinical decision-making and how it guides your practice.
- Critically evaluate effective team working and your participation in a multiprofessional approach to the care of service users including communication, teaching and learning skills.
- Critically evaluate personal strengths and areas for development; recognising the importance of professional competence.
Syllabus
The theoretical content of the Study Days relates to the four NMC domains identified in the Assessment of Practice document, namely: • Professional and ethical practice. • Care delivery. • Care management. • Personal and professional development. The topics of the taught sessions the 16 half Study Days will be delivered by clinicians, educators and researchers over the 20 weeks. The indicative content:- • Professional accountability and responsibility • Ethical and legal issues • Clinical governance and quality assurance. • Organisation of care • Evidence based practice and research • Interpersonal skills • Delivery of care and clinical skills • Emergency care • Infection control. • Administration of medicines. • Health and safety. • Health and social policy • Public health. • Safeguarding. • Multiprofessional team working • Leadership, management and professional development. • Study skills Midwifery education, PREP and mentoring
Special Features
Support in Practice A sign-off mentor will be identified to support you and assess you (against the NMC standards contained in the Assessment of Practice document) whilst you undertake your clinical experience. Time-frame for completion of Programme You must complete your Return to Practice Programme within 12 months from commencement of the Programme. If you fail to achieve the required outcomes in both theory and practice within this 12 month period you will be required to re-apply and complete the Return to Practice Programme in its entirety. Extenuating circumstances will be considered but there will be no extension beyond this 12 month period. If you do require to re-apply and repeat the Programme in its entirety, you may be considered for APEL in some of the theoretical components provided that this component has been previously achieved. University regulations apply and can be seen on the University of Southampton calendar.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures. Tutorials Clinical practice experience. Reflection. Guided reading. e-learning resources including (Blackboard) Group activities
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wider reading or practice | 80 |
| Placement | 150 |
| Tutorial | 8 |
| Lecture | 48 |
| Total study time | 286 |
Resources & Reading list
Norman, I.’ Ryrie, I., Editors (2009). The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing: a textbook of Principles and Practice.
Bulman, C. (2008). An Introduction to Reflection, in Bulman, C. and Schutz, S., (Editors) Reflective practice in nursing..
Grant, G.; Ramcharan, P.; Flynn, M., Richardson, M. (2010). Learning Disability: A life cycle approach.
Craig, J., Smyth, R., (2012). The Evidence Based Practice Manual for Nurses.
Coles, L., Porter, E. (2008). Public Health Skills; a practical guide for nurses and public health practitioners.
Hogston, R., Marjoram, B., Editors (2007). Foundations of Nursing Practice. Leading the Way.
Atherton H; Crickmore D (2011). Learning Disabilities Toward Inclusion.
Hannon L; Clift J (2011). General Hospital care for People with Learning Disabilities.
Glasper, EA., Richardson, J., Editors (2010). A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.
Baggott, R., (2004). Health and Health Care in Britain.
Maslin-Prothero, S., Editor (2010). Bailliers’s Study Skills for Nurses and Midwives.
Assessment
Assessment Strategy
Module has to be completed within 12 months.
Formative
Drug calculation examination
Summative
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| AOP portfolio | 50% |
| Reflective essay | 50% |
Referral
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Drug calculation examination (1 hours) | % |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal
Costs
Costs associated with this module
Students are responsible for meeting the cost of essential textbooks, and of producing such essays, assignments, laboratory reports and dissertations as are required to fulfil the academic requirements for each programme of study.
In addition to this, students registered for this module typically also have to pay for:
Please also ensure you read the section on additional costs in the University’s Fees, Charges and Expenses Regulations in the University Calendar available at www.calendar.soton.ac.uk.