HS568-7-SU-CO:
Fundamentals of General Practice Nursing
2020/21
Health and Social Care (School of)
Colchester Campus
Summer
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Thursday 18 March 2021
Thursday 01 July 2021
15
03 March 2020
Requisites for this module
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This module provides the fundamental knowledge and skills for Registered Nurses to begin to practise as a Practice Nurse within Primary Care. It is suitable for nurses with current registration who wish to gain knowledge and skills e.g. those new to General Practice Nursing or those wishing to seek employment in General Practice Nursing.
The module aims to:
• Develop knowledge in relation to fundamental Practice Nursing Skills (Immunisations, Cervical Cytology, Family Planning Appreciation, Wound Care.
• Develop knowledge in the fundamental assessment and maintenance of Long Term Conditions (Asthma / COPD / Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease)
• Develop patient assessment skills in a general practice setting
• Develop a critical awareness of contemporary issues in practice nursing and healthcare
On successful completion of this module, the [learner] will be able to:
1. Identify and analyse the stages of a systematic patient assessment process in general practice
2. Identify and critically appraise the specific nursing interventions required in the management of selected long term conditions
3. Utilise advanced knowledge acquired to undertake specific nursing skills in relation to nursing in general practice
4. Demonstrate critical awareness and detailed knowledge of the bio psychosocial sciences to explain investigations and treatments and, drawing from this context, demonstrate ability to assist the patient to understand information provided to them by other health care professionals
Content:
* Introduction to general practice
* Consultation and assessment skills
* Coaching and motivational interviewing
* Legal and ethical issues in general practice including autonomous practice
* Family planning appreciation (2 days)
* Immunisations (2 days)
* Cervical cytology – preparation for practice (2 days)
* Overview of diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD and Asthma and Cardiovascular disease including NHS health check (2 Days)
* Mental Health first aid
* Wound care
There is a heavy emphasis on developing fundamental clinical skills in this module.
The module will combine a number of different teaching approaches. Lectures, workshops, skills session and online learning will be utilised. Individual tutorials, as negotiated between student and module lead will further support teaching and learning.
Lectures will be delivered by module lead and other teaching staff, with expertise in the subjects being taught.
Students are expected to undertake independent learning to supplement teaching.
Interim student feedback will be collected, reviewed and where necessary actions taken mid-way through the module.
Placement students are required to have a supervisor / assessor in clinical practice for completion of cervical cytology competence but this is NOT a requirement for achievement of the module.
Learning will be supported by on-line resources to which the student will have access on and off campus.
Each student will be allocated a personal tutor for this module, (usually the module lead). It is expected that students will meet with their personal tutor at least once during the module. It is the student's responsibility to arrange this.
- Esherick, Joseph S; Slater, Evan D; David, Jacob. (2020-05-06) Current Practice Guidelines in Primary Care 2020: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical.
- Griffith, Richard; Tengnah, Cassam A. (2020-02-24) Law and Professional Issues in Nursing, London: SAGE Publications Ltd.
- Guillebaud, John. (2019-07-05) Contraception Today, London: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
- Bickley, Lynn S.; Szilagyi, Peter G.; Hoffman, Richard M. (2020-08-26) Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking: Wolters Kluwer Health.
- Watson, Roger. (2018-06-07) Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses: Elsevier.
- Basten, Graham. (2019-03-25) Blood Results in Clinical Practice, Keswick: M&K Update Ltd.
- Lww. (2016-09-23) Health Assessment Made Incredibly Visual!: Wolters Kluwer Health.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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| Coursework |
ePortfolio Submission |
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Julia Minoia, email: julia.minoia@essex.ac.uk.
Julia Minoia, Leigh O'Shea, Natasha Morrison
Rebecca Hindle
T: 01206 874488
E: cpd@essex.ac.uk
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Mrs Chanel Watson
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Lecturer/Programme Director
Mr Richard Clark
Sheffield Hallam University
Senior Lecturer
Available via Moodle
Of 728 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
728 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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