Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Practical
Tutorial

Module Offerings

4501DAUNU-SEP-PAR

Aims

The aim of this module is to introduce the students to a range of values, attitudes and the technical abilities that underpin safe and effective clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate achievement of practice skills
2.
Demonstrate application of knowledge underpinning selected practice skills 1

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:This Module introduces the concept of the delivery of person- centred nursing practices across all population groups and a range of clinical areas. This Module introduces students to the importance of effective communication with people with a range of physical and mental health problems across their lifespan. This includes an introduction to conflict resolution. This Module introduces students to the role of the student nurse in medicines management Developing skills in Clinical observations- temperature, respiratory rate, pulse rate. Clinical Assessment Record keeping- An overview of documentation used in practice An introduction to the fundamentals of Eating, drinking, nutrition and hydration Mandatory Training- Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling An introduction to Continence promotion – bladder and bowel (includes urinalysis) An introduction to Infection prevention and control- including hand hygiene. An introduction to Skin integrity and pressure ulcer prevention An introduction to The National Early Warning Score (NEWS) and Paediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) An introduction to the principles of injection technique.
Additional Information:** Note: This module must be passed prior to registering for 5501DAUNU ** This module aims to prepare the student to actively participate in a range of practice learning environments. It introduces the skills and professional behaviour necessary to meet health and social care needs across the lifespan. This practice module includes university-based skill development activities designed to enable students to confidently engage in learning activities whilst on placement.

Assessments

Exam
Practice
Exam