Nursing

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Master of Arts - MA

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Award Learning Outcomes:Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key and emergent debates within nursing. Actively engage in critical debates, as well as the ability to develop an appropriate methodology and theoretical framework for analysis, which considering international perspectives of care delivered Demonstrate capacity for outlining a coherent and feasible research project, to the point of providing a detailed structure and schedule of work; proven ability to present data in appropriate scholarly format; detailed awareness of skills and opportunities relating to nursing both nationally and internationally. Exercise initiative and individual responsibility for learning; ability to lead discussion amongst peers. Alternative Target Award Learning Outcomes - Master of Arts A student who is eligible for the award of MA Mental Health Nursing will be able to demonstrate the following in addition to learning outcomes 3-5 and 7-10 of the main award: 1. Evaluate current scholarship and research in mental health nursing, including a critical awareness of current issues and developments. 2. Select appropriate analytical techniques and critical approaches mental health as a discipline. 3. Evaluate critically current research and scholarship around nursing and mental health. 4. Present research and written reports and identify the tensions that exist between theory/ research and practice in relation to mental health nursing.

Programme Offerings

Part-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

To provide students with the opportunity to engage in the academic study of nursing To provide students with an understanding of disciplinary perspectives in the study of nursing To enable students to identify and understand key arguments in the thematic study of nursing in contemporary society in local, national and global contexts To link theoretical analysis with empirical enquiry in considering issues related to nursing, while nurturing students' intellectual and creative potential To enable students to become rigorous, critical and analytical in their thinking about the interplay between nursing and healthcare, policy, and societal factors To provide the opportunity for students to achieve full academic potential through master’s level study which encourages a high degree of initiative, independent judgement, self-motivation, critical self-awareness and self-education To develop students' abilities in research, data selection, organisation, evaluation and analysis so this can be fully utilised in the application of their skills within the field of their choice

Learning Outcomes

Evaluate current scholarship and research in nursing, including a critical awareness of current scholarship around nursing health and wellbeing.

Act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks.

Select appropriate analytical techniques and critical approaches for each of the disciplines.

Develop an appropriate theoretical framework for analysis.

Develop and critique methodologies, and where appropriate, refine them.

Deal with complex issues systematically and creatively, making judgements and communicating conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Present research and written reports and identify the tensions that exist between theory/ research and practice.

Make decisions in challenging, complex and unpredictable situations.

Demonstrate communication effectively, with colleagues and a wider audience, in a variety of ways.

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Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems in creative and innovative ways.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Teaching and learning will take place through a combination of face to face lectures, small-group seminars, workshops, and one-to-one tutorials and focuses on theoretical and methodological material along with research methods. Directed and self-directed study will be delivered via the virtual learning platform (VLE) The assessment strategy depending on route taken includes (but is not limited to): Written essays 20,000-word dissertation Practice based competency assessments Written critical reflections OSCE (objective structured clinical examination) Written report Artefact written script Oral presentation Portfolio Poster Presentation

Opportunities for work related learning

The programme provides the basis for progression to PhD and a range of transferable research skills. The programme develops a range of transferable, work related, skills. Some students may also use their employment base for their fieldwork. Employers can also support employees by sponsoring bursaries - in this case students may conduct research on a work related area.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

MA Nursing 1-year Full time Semester 1 7001MRESHW Foundations in Research (Core: 20 credits) Semester 2 7002MRESHW Research Ethics and Governance (Core: 10 credits) 70022HMADV ADVANCING LEADERSHIP FOR QUALITY (Core: 20 credits) Year-long module 7010MRESHW Dissertation (Core: 60 credits) AND any combination of 70 credits from the following list of level 7 optional modules across semester 1 or 2 which will contribute to final award, which will be planned with programme leader and student in advance; 7123HEAL Fundamentals of Coaching for Developing Health and Social Care (20 credits) 7242HEAL Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Practice (20 Credits) 7082HMADV Safeguarding in Multi-Professional Practice (30 credits) 70212PQHEA Collaborative and Professional Practice in Dementia Care (30 credits) 7010PUBHEA Understanding Addictions (20 credits) 70122PQHEAL NEGOTIATED WORK BASED LEARNING (20 credits) 7072HMADV Professional Practice in Palliative Care (30 credits) 7100NPAPP INDEPENDENT AND SUPPLEMENTARY PRESCRIBING (20 credits) 70002ELADV ETHICAL AND LEGAL AND ISSUES WITHIN ADVANCED PRACTICE (10 credits) 70092MMADV Advancing the Critical Care Practitioner (30 credits) 7000ACHD Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Care of the patient through their lifespan (20 Credits) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ MA Nursing Mental Health 1-year Full time Semester 1 7001MRESHW Foundations in Research (Core: 20 credits) 7702HMADV The self in mental health (Core: 20 credits) Semester 2 7002MRESHW Research Ethics and Governance (Core: 10 credits) 70022HMADV ADVANCING LEADERSHIP FOR QUALITY (Core: 20 credits) Year-long module 7010MRESHW Dissertation (Core: 60 credits) AND any combination of 50 credits from the following list of level 7 optional modules across semester 1 or 2 which will contribute to final award, which will be planned with programme leader and student in advance; 7123HEAL Fundamentals of Coaching for Developing Health and Social Care (20 credits) 7242HEAL Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Practice (20 Credits) 7082HMADV Safeguarding in Multi-Professional Practice (30 credits) 70212PQHEA Collaborative and Professional Practice in Dementia Care (30 credits) 7010PUBHEA Understanding Addictions (20 credits) 7011PUBHEA Addictions: Policy and Interventions (20 credits) 70122PQHEAL NEGOTIATED WORK BASED LEARNING (20 credits) 7009PUBHEA Violence (10 credits) 7400HEAL Engaging in Children and Young People's Complex Mental Health (20 credits) 7800HMADV The Creation of Mental Illness (30 credits) 7100NPAPP INDEPENDENT AND SUPPLEMENTARY PRESCRIBING (20 credits) 70002ELADV ETHICAL AND LEGAL AND ISSUES IN ADVANCED PRACTICE (10 credits) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 7010MRESHW (Dissertation) cannot be submitted without passing 7001MRESHW (Foundations of Research) The dissertation topic selected in collaboration with the programme leader must reflect the specific programme of study. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ For students wishing to undertake the choice module of 7100NPAPP INDEPENDENT AND SUPPLEMENTARY PRESCRIBING (20 credits) and/or 7242HEAL Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Practice (20 Credits) please note: These are professional body accredited single module programmes and as such require students to follow the employing NHS Trusts (or other health care service) protocols and approvals prior to selecting any of these as a choice module. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________

Structure

Level 7

Level 7 Core

Level 7 Optional

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

The following Variance was approved 20/12/19: A variance has been approved for 7100NPAPP that all components of the module must be passed including those contained within the practice competency. The examination element (weighted at 40%) has a pass mark of 80%. The numeracy assessment (written examination) within the practice / competency element has a pass mark of 100%. The following Variance was approved 08/05/22: Module 7002MRESHW requires both assessments to be passed (the examination assessment is marked as fail or pass) in order to successfully complete the module

Entry Requirements

Alternative qualifications considered

Our philosophy enables us to accept a wide range of applicants. All candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to benefit from and contribute to the programme. Each application is considered by at least two programme tutors, including the Programme Leader for MA Nursing Applications for MA Nursing will normally be considered in the light of ability to meet the following criteria: Generally, students must have completed an honours degree (normally 2:1 or above) in a related subject. Appropriate indicators will include two references, academic transcripts or their equivalent The student must demonstrate a sufficient level of knowledge to embark upon the programme (including the required linguistic competence) and to complete the programme within the required time limits. Students should provide evidence, in the view of the assessors, of the learning capability, study opportunity and commitment to a postgraduate programme of study. Any applications for recognition of prior (experiential) learning (RPEL) will be submitted to the EHC Faculty Recognition Group in line with the University’s Recognition of Prior (Experiential) Learning Policy. The programme of study offers the candidate the opportunity to develop their personal and professional skills to an appropriate level Applications from non-standard applicants are welcomed. The Programme Leader will decide on whether to admit the candidate based on experience. Students who wish to undertake module 7100NPAPP during the programme must also be registered with either NMC as a Nurse (level 1)/Midwife/SCPHN, with a minimum of 1 years post registration experience in the clinical field in which they are intending to prescribe, OR with HCPC with three years relevant post-qualification experience in the clinical area in which they are intending to prescribe, and working at an advanced practitioner or equivalent level. Confirmation of satisfactory references and DBS checks are also required as well as completion of the NWNMPEG application form.

Course Catalogue

Nursing - 36130 - MA