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