2011/12 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

HECS5227M Introducing Fields of Practice

15 creditsClass Size: 100

If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.

Module manager: Paula Holt
Email: p.holt@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Sep to 31 Jan (Adv pre 2223), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2011/12

Pre-requisite qualifications

Students must meet criteria for entry to MSc Nursing with Registration Programme

Pre-requisites

HECS3247

Introduction to Nursing Theory and Practice for Graduates

Module replaces

HECS 5123M Case Management in Nursing 1

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This is the first module of the branch programme and is a compulsory module for all of the students on each of the branches of the MSc Nursing thus promoting shared learning. A systems approach has been adopted focusing on the endocrine and digestive systems. Students will be encouraged to develop a critical and analytical awareness of the normal and altered physiology of these systems and how this can impact on all aspects of healthcare delivery, including ethical and sociological dimensions. Students will also be introduced to different mental health and learning disability conditions that are common in society so that they are prepared to be able to deal with these effectively within their chosen branch speciality. The importance of health promotion and communication will be highlighted and applied to a range of different healthcare scenarios as well as the principles and application of evidence based practice.Students will also be required to attend clinical practice whilst enrolled on this module and complete an Assessment in Practice document and skills in their Skills Workbook.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- critically consider the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of a range of disorders relating to the endocrine and digestive system;
- critically debate the impact of genetic screening on the health and wellbeing of individuals and their families;
- critically analyse client needs in specific care settings related to current clinical experience and the endocrine and digestive systems;
- critically appraise different pharmacological treatment options for specific endocrine and digestive tract disorders;
- demonstrate critical understanding of a range of common mental health disorders and how these may impact on the health and care of a person, family and society;
- demonstrate critical understanding of a range of common learning disability conditions an how these may impact on the health and care of a person, family and society;
- analyse and evaluate the importance of different communication strategies and how these impact on healthcare delivery;
- critically evaluate health promotion strategies and their implementation in a variety of healthcare settings including the importance of screening and early intervention strategies;
- demonstrate a critical awareness of and the knowledge and skills to critique research papers utilising a range of research methodologies;
- critically evaluate service user narratives of healthcare taking account of cultural and ethnic difference and evaluating the impact of diversity upon those experiences;
- critically explore and develop an in-depth awareness of service user/carer lived experiences of healthcare across a range of settings;
- critically analyse ethical and legal principles and concepts in relation to vulnerable individuals; in particular individuals who may lack capacity including those with learning disabilities, mental health disorders and children;
- critically analyse and apply key skills and competencies in defined clinical settings;
- demonstrate achievement of agreed stage 2 NMC competencies.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the student should know:
- the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the endocrine and digestive system and the related health promotion and care interventions;
- how to recognise and manage a range of common mental health and learning disability problems and analyse their impact on the person, family and society;
- a range of pharmacological interventions and their uses and actions related to the endocrine and digestive systems;
- genetic screening;
- how to critique and use evidence based clinical judgement in the bio/psycho/social assessment of patients/clients/service users;
- clinical practice guidelines and protocols;
- information technology skills;
- information searching skills;
- theoretical models underpinning nursing practice;
- principles of qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Syllabus

ALL BRANCHES
- Endocrine System - related anatomy and physiology

Thyroid

Diabetes - Blood glucose monitoring/complications/treatments/ethical and sociological implications
- Digestive System

Digestive disorders/Eating disorders/Elimination/ /complications/ethical and sociological implications
- Early intervention and screening strategies
- Health promotion strategies
- Assessment tools - making assessments and information accessible
- Common mental health problems

OCD/Anxiety/Depression
- Common Learning Disability Conditions
- Communication

Self awareness and communication models and processes

Understanding personality and communication: Transactional analysis, ego states and transactions
- Pharmacology of endocrine and digestive system
- Drug calculation and administration
- Principles of critiquing research and using evidence based knowledge to underpin practice.
- Principles of qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Genetic screening
- Clinical practice guidelines and protocols
- Information technology skills
- Information searching skills
- Theoretical models underpinning nursing practice
- Consent/refusal of treatment
- Competence
- Capacity

ADULT BRANCH
- Incidence and treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in adults
- Eating disorders in adults
- Conditions of the thyroid in adult life
- Pre and post operative care

CHILD BRANCH
- Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in children
- Eating disorders in children
- Child specific health promotion strategies
- Dealing with common mental health problems in children and their families
- Pre and post operative care of children

MENTAL HEALTH BRANCH
- Incidence and treatment of diabetes in those with an underlying mental health illness
- Obesity and eating disorders in the mentally ill
- Health promotion strategies related to mental illness
- Application of communication models to the mental health care setting

LEARNING DISABILITIES BRANCH
- Implications on the diagnosis and management of diabetes in those with a learning disability
- Diagnosing, treating and preventing obesity and eating disorders in people with a learning disability
- Common Mental health problems and learning disabilities
- Communication skills applicable to those with a learning disability

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Clinical Sessions	264	1.00	264.00
Clinical Practice	38	1.00	37.50
Lecture	11	2.00	22.00
Practical	1	2.00	2.00
Tutorial	1	1.00	1.00
Independent online learning hours			25.00
Private study hours			200.00
Total Contact hours			326.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			551.50

Private study

551.5* These hours meet Nursing and Midwifery Council Regulations - 250 Theory Hours and 301.5 Clinical Practice Hours

Please note: 37.5 hours Clinical Practice = 37.5 hours Simulated Practice Hours

Pre-session reading
Assignment preparation
Assignment writing
Reflective practice
Completion of Assessment in Practice document

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will be monitored formatively in several ways:
1. Assessment in practice documents, skills workbook and EU document will be reviewed prior to submission to ensure students have understood the requirements and are progressing in practice.
2. Their ability to apply knowledge to specific cases and situations in lectures.
3. Use of case study analysis and how they respond to different scenarios
4. Question and answer sessions within lectures and tutorials
5. Their contribution to tutorial sessions.
6. Through the module assessment.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	3,000 words	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 27/08/2014

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