Course Catalogue

Nursing and Advanced Practice

To establish how complex care be delivered safely for in adult nursing.

Outline Syllabus:Co-morbidity, physiological and psychological vulnerability across the lifespan (epidemiology) applied to health, ill health, disability, ageing and death relating to: Cardio-pulmonary Respiratory Gastro-intestinal Renal Musculoskeletal Endocrine Genito-urinary Advanced pharmacology Neurological disorders including psychological conditions including psychosis Alcohol and drug misuse Advancing systematic history taking/assessment Skin disorders and wound healing Anaemia Undertaking routine investigations and interpreting and sharing findings Interpreting results from routine investigations and taking relevant action following these Exploring co-morbidities in patients who have complex care needs, both in the acute and chronically unwell person. End of life care and associated decision making processes and patient/carer/family involvement Working in partnership with others to deliver safe, quality and well co-ordinated care Co-ordination and planning in the safe discharge of patients home and between care settings Biophysics, biochemistry and radiology Clinical skills ILS (optional) Advanced Care planning Advanced medication management

Module Overview:
This module will establish how complex care be delivered safely for in adult nursing. In addition to the contact hours above there are 160 private study hours. 85 hours are guided, this includes online and assessment preparation.

Additional Information:In addition to the contact hours above there are 160 private study hours. 85 hours are guided, this includes online and assessment preparation. Online hours are e-learning. 75 hours are independent study Please note that workshop hours account for simulated theoretical learning, in accordance with NMC standard 3.4 Students must achieve a 100% pass of the Test element, in accordance with the NMC standard, if this is not passed the student would fail the module overall.