Programme Specification
1. Awarding Institution / Body / University of Central Lancashire2. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery / University of Central Lancashire
3. University School/Centre / Health Sciences
4. External Accreditation / None
5. Title of Final Award / BSc (Hons) Nurse Practitioner
6. Modes of Attendance offered / Part Time
7. UCAS Code / Not Applicable
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s) / Nursing & Midwifery Council Domains and Competencies for Nurse Practitioners (2006)
RCN Domains and Competences for Advanced Nurse Practitioners (2010)
9. Other external influences / NHS Skills For Health
Relevant DH policies
10. Date of production/revision of this form / 23 January 2014
11. Aims of the Programme
This programme will prepare practitioners to admit patients with undifferentiated diagnoses to the health care system by diagnosing, initiating, managing treatment and arranging referral as appropriate. This will be achieved by facilitating the integration of theory and practice to enable critical examination of underpinning theoretical frameworks necessary to develop the knowledge and skills of a nurse practitioner.
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Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment MethodsA. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Critically apply theory to practice in order to enhance professional competence
A2. Critically analyse theories underpinning the consultation process
A3. Critically review pathophysiological processes related to disease and injury
A4. Evaluate the relevance of evidence in the development of best clinical practice
Teaching and Learning Methods
Direct University classroom contact includes key lectures, group discussion, practice based scenarios and seminars. There will be the opportunity for reflections, group work and interactive exercises.
e-Learn activities include: directed learning, guided reading, on-line activities, reviewing web links.
Assessment methods
Examination, OSCE, essay writing / case study (critiquing, analysing), presentation with defence/rationale, critiquing video analysis, problem analysis
B. Subject-specific skills
B1. Demonstrate critical and analytical skills in assessing and examining an individual’s health status
B2. Formulate a diagnosis by identifying appropriate differential diagnoses according to the needs of the individual
B3. Implementation of the individual’s management plan including information giving, health education, prescribing/supplying pharmacological and non-pharmacological agents according to role definition and legal requirements
B4. Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the management plan in relation to patient outcomes
B5. Exercise professional accountability reflected in the degree to which professional skills, knowledge and expertise are utilised
Teaching and Learning Methods
Direct University classroom contact includes key lectures, group discussion, the exploration of clinically based scenarios and seminars. There will be the opportunity for reflections, video analysis, group work and interactive exercises. The use of clinical skills laboratories will facilitate the acquisition of clinical skills through demonstration, role play and simulation exercises. e-Learn activities include: directed learning, guided reading, on-line activities, reviewing web links.
Assessment methods
OSCE, annotated bibliography, essay writing (critiquing, analysing, reflecting), audit, examination, case presentation
C. Thinking Skills
C1. Reflect on the role and responsibilities of the nurse practitioner and make recommendations for practice development
C2. Use research to plan, implement and evaluate concepts / strategies leading to care improvement.
C3. Use clinical decision making strategies to promote safety and help deal with uncertainty
Teaching and Learning Methods
Direct University classroom contact includes key lectures, group discussion, the exploration of clinically based scenarios and seminars. Utilising information technology opportunities including
e-Learn activities: directed learning, guided reading, on-line activities, reviewing web links.
Assessment methods
OSCE, essay writing, critiquing and appraising research, problem analysis
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Practice as an autonomous practitioner, extending their scope of practice within their organisational boundaries
D2. Critically reflect on the effectiveness of appropriate communication skills for professionals when supporting individuals or groups. Understanding both verbal and non-verbal communication and being able to interpret both.
D3. Demonstrate effective Information Technology skills, for example, using search engines, e-Learn, Microsoft programmes, e-mail, local documentation techniques
D4. Appraise their understanding of multi-disciplinary team working: roles and responsibilities of individuals team members and the team collectively. To understand collaborative/partnership working
D5. To be able to identify and resolve issues, have an awareness of the process of problem solving and to utilise strategies to guide clinical decision making
Teaching and Learning Methods
Direct University classroom contact includes key lectures, clinical sessions, discussions, reflections (Practice assessment document), group work, interactive exercises, exploration of patient centred care studies, seminars. e-Learn activities include: directed learning, guided reading, on-line activities, reviewing web links.
Assessment methods
OSCE, essay writing, critiquing and appraising research, annotated bibliography, problem analysis, portfolio construction, case presentation
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13. Programme Structures / 14. Awards and CreditsLevel / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Pathway 1 / BSc (Hons) Degree Nurse Practitioner
Requires 120 credits at Level 6, including a minimum of 120 at Level 5 or equivalent
Level 6 / NU3047
Or
NU3059 / Valuing Research
Valuing research (e-learn) / 20
NU3074 (L6) / Theories underpinning the consultation process / 20
NU3075 (L6) / Pathophysiology Applied to Practice / 20
NU3072
(L6) / Comprehensive Patient Assessment & Diagnosis (A) / 20
NU3073
(L6) / Comprehensive Patient Assessment & Diagnosis (B) / 20
NU3113 (L6) / Work-Based Practice Project / 20
Pathway 2
NU3074 (L6) / Theories underpinning the consultation process / 20
NU3075 (L6) / Pathophysiology Applied to Practice / 20
NU3072
(L6) / Comprehensive Patient Assessment & Diagnosis (A) / 20
NU3073
(L6) / Comprehensive Patient Assessment & Diagnosis (B) / 20
NU3023
(L6) / Non-Medical Prescribing / 40
15. Personal Development Planning
QAA state that “the ultimate responsibility for deriving benefit from PDP should rest with each student”.
Students will be supported in this process via their Practice Assessment Document, discussions with their Practice Mentor and Module Supervisors. Within these forums. help will be given to explore and record their development and to set individual goals and devise action plans to meet their needs and extend their personal and professional opportunities. Students will be encouraged to develop reflective skills on the academic knowledge they acquire and its application to clinical practice.
Students will further develop their Information Technology skills by utilising eLearn (virtual learning environment) and facilities within LLRS. They will be instructed on how to search the literature effectively and be advised how to access further academic courses.
All students will be encouraged to utilise appropriate support systems such as module supervisor, personal tutor, peer support and University support via the ‘I’ and Student Services.
Students will be encouraged to access PDP documentation via student office, on-line.
Reference
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (2004) Recommendations for policy on PDP.
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/Pages/PDP-publication.aspx
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
- Qualified and registered nurse with a minimum of 3 years post registration experience.
- Working in a healthcare setting where there is opportunity for clinical exposure and a wide range of clinical consultations.
- Working a minimum of 18.5hours a week in an appropriate healthcare setting.
- Have achieved 120 credits at level 2 in health related subjects, or equivalent.
- Identified clinical practice time with a named Clinical Mentor.
17. Key sources of information about the programme
· Course Information website
(Provide direct link)
· University of Central Lancashire website
www.uclan.ac.uk
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APPENDIX 21 - CDG
18. Curriculum Skills MapPlease tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 / B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / C1 / C2 / C3 / D1 / D2 / D3 / D4 / D5
LEVEL 6 / NU3047 (L6) / Valuing Research / O / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü
NU3059 (L6) / Valuing Research (eLearn) / O / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü
NU3074 (L6) / Theories underpinning the consultation process / C / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü
NU3075
(L6) / Pathophysiology Applied to Practice / C / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü
NU3072
(L6) / Comprehensive Patient Assessment & Diagnosis (A) / C / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü
NU3073
(L6) / Comprehensive Patient Assessment & Diagnosis (B) / C / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü
NU3113
(L6) / Work-Based Practice Project / O / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü
NU3023
(L6) / Non-Medical Prescribing / O / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü / ü