HS540-4-AP-SO:
Foundations in Nursing Practice
2015/16
Health and Social Care (School of)
Southend Campus
Autumn & Spring
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
30
09 January 2013
Requisites for this module
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BSC B740 Nursing (Adult),
BSC B760 Nursing (Mental Health)
The ability to function effectively in a clinical setting, using a range of skills is a significant component of the role of the nurse. The student is prepared to practise safely and effectively so that protection of the public is assured. This module gives students the opportunity to begin to learn the fundamentals of nursing practice and the context in which this can be delivered. The module is studied throughout the first year of the programme.
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A range of appropriate strategies will be used; this will be determined by the size of the group, the subject being addressed and the learning environment. Strategies may include:
Lectures and discussions to provide the knowledge to underpin practice and to promote student participation and the sharing of views
Practical demonstration and practice of skills in the skills laboratory and classroom
Computer based learning/internet facilities to access web based information
Practice based learning under the guidance of a mentor to facilitate the application of the taught component to patient/client care
Independent learning to develop the skills necessary for student centred life long learning.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Reflective Account Essay |
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50% |
| Coursework |
Legal and Ethical Essay |
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50% |
| Coursework |
Reflective Account Essay - Final if Resub |
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| Coursework |
Legal and Ethical Essay - Final if Resubmission |
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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
Bea Bard, Programme Administrator
bbard@essex.ac.uk 01702 328367
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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