Year 2 Clinical Placement 3

NURS23142 Year 2 Clinical Placement 3 20 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 5 Laura Mackintosh Unit coordinator Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 <p class="pf0"><span class="cf0">This practice-based unit take place in the extended semester of year two. The unit intended learning outcomes are mapped directly to the NMC Standards of Proficiency (NMC 2018) and represent the expected skills and attributes that students should meet by the end of Part 2 practice, in year two.</span></p><p class="pf0"><span class="cf0">The placement is six weeks in duration and provides an opportunity for students to define their personal clinical learning in the UK in Greater Manchester, or UK, or a non-UK setting approved by the programme. The unit therefore provides a selection of placement experiences to choose from in a local, national or international structured health system. The unit has drop-in seminar sessions, relevant to the placement choice, where students are encouraged to compare and contrast concepts of health economies, the underpinning structure of international health systems and policies, and nursing practices. Learning outcomes are defined by the unit, and the student. The record of clinical placement practice learning includes spokes and an agreed setting. The placement is assessed by pass/fail in practice and recorded in PARE online.</span></p> <div> <strong>Key themes</strong></div><ul> <li> The themes are linked to the Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses (NMC 2018) in 7 platforms which are: 1 Be an accountable professional 2 Promoting health and preventing ill health 3 Assessing needs and planning care 4 Providing and evaluating care 5 Leading and managing nurse care and work in teams 6 Improving safety and quality of care 7 Coordinating care.</li></ul><div>  </div> <div> This unit aims to:</div><ul> <li> Provide appropriate field-related clinical and simulated opportunities for students to take the lead in managing and achieving their personal learning in a specific placement.</li></ul><div>  </div> <p>Each learning outcome is linked to the NMC (2018) Standards of proficiency for registered nurses.</p> <ul><li>Understand the factors that may lead to inequalities in health outcomes; applying the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement in the prevention of ill-health when faced with evidence of epidemiology, demography, genomics and the wider determinants of health in specific global locations (Platforms 2.1; 2.2; 2.3)#</li><li>Demonstrate and apply knowledge of human development from conception to death and considering care  plans; using knowledge of body systems and homeostasis physical and behavioural sciences when undertaking assessment of needs, including knowledge of when and how to refer people safely to other professionals or services for clinical intervention or support (Platforms 3.1; 3.2; 3.14)</li><li>Demonstrate the ability and confidence to respond proactively and promptly to signs of deterioration or distress in mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural health, and base sound clinical decisions on this including first aid procedures and basic life support (Platforms 4.10; 4.13)</li><li>Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology, the safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines, including the effect of medicines and their management, considering the generation of  prescriptions and the risks of unlicensed or OTC medication use (Platforms 4.14; 4.15)</li><li>Understand and apply the principles of partnership, collaboration and interagency working across all relevant sectors locally and globally, considering health legislation, current health and social care policies and influences on policy development and change – using the principles of health economics and resource allocation in organisations and other agencies (Platforms 7.1; 7.2; 7.3; 7.4)</li></ul><div> </div> <ul> <li> Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ability to act as a role model for others in providing person-centred, evidence based nursing care to meet people’s needs related to mobility, oral, skin and wound care and skin integrity by evaluating hygiene, nutrition, hydration and elimination, and particularly anxiety, confusion, discomfort and pain (Platform 4.6; 4.7; 4.8)</li> <li> Understand the principles of effective leadership, management, group and organisational dynamics and culture, applied to team working and decision making using knowledge of human factors, environmental factors and strength based approaches to analyse team effectiveness (Platform 5.1;5.2)</li> <li> Exhibit leadership potential by acting confidently with other members of the care team, understanding the roles, responsibilities and scope of practice of all members of the nursing and interdisciplinary team, and to make use of contributions of others involved in providing care (Platforms 5.4; 5.6)</li> <li> Effectively and responsibly use a range of digital technologies to access, input, share and apply information and data in a for teams and between agencies where appropriate; considering he mechanisms that can influence organisational change, health and public policy (Platform 5.11; 5.12)</li> <li> Identify the implications of current health policy and future policy changes for nursing and other professions, considering the impact of policy changes on delivery and coordination of care (Platform 7.4)</li></ul><div>  </div> <ul><li>Effectively assess a person’s capacity to make decisions about their own care and to give or withhold consent to interventions; applying the principles and process for making reasonable adjustments and best interest decisions where people do not have capacity within the local policy of care (Platforms 3.6; 3.7)</li><li>Undertake routine investigations, interpret and share findings appropriately; interpret results and escalate to others for action when required (Platforms 3.9; 3.11)</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to undertake risk assessments in a range of settings using contemporary assessment and improvement tools; identifying the need to make improvements and proactively respond to potential hazards that may affect people’s safety (Platform 6.5; 6.6)</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to apply an understanding of the differences between risk aversion and risk management and how to avoid compromising quality of care and health outcomes (Platform 6.10)</li><li>Acknowledge the need to accept and manage uncertainty and demonstrate an understanding of strategies that develop resilience in self and others (Platform 6.11)</li></ul> <ul> <li> Understand and act in accordance with The Code: Professional standards of practice and behavior for nurses and midwives (2015) (Platform 1.1)</li> <li> Understand and be able to challenge discriminatory behaviour, basing decisions regarding care and interventions on person centred and sensitive regard for people’s needs and preferences recognising and addressing any personal and external factors that may unduly influence decisions including values, beliefs, diverse cultural backgrounds and language requirements (Platforms 1.4; 1.9; 1.14)</li> <li> Demonstrate the ability to think critically in applying evidence and drawing on experience to make informed decisions in routine, complex and challenging situations (Platforms 1.8; 1.10)</li> <li> Demonstrate the skills and abilities required to develop, manage and maintain appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues (Platform 1.13)</li> <li> Demonstrate the ability to keep complete, clear, accurate and timely records, and communicate effectively using skills and strategies colleagues and people at all stages of life and with health challenges  (Platforms 1.11; 1.16)</li> <li> Act as an ambassador, upholding the reputation of the nursing profession and promoting public confidence in nursing, health and care services (Platform 1.19)</li></ul><div>  </div> <p class="pf0"><span class="cf0">Teaching delivered before placement helps students reflect on their existing knowledge and skills and plan their learning in practice. Where possible, students are encouraged to take an active role in planning and managing their placement and associated learning objectives. For international placements, if this is an international placement the student is expected to comply with all international procedures as required by the UoM IPO and the MoU/ practice learning agreement. Students follow university‑approved processes and partner agreements. Practice learning outcomes are agreed with assessors, in collaboration with placement providers and assessed using the online or hard copy Practice Assessment document (PARE), supporting students’ professional development, leadership and clinical practice where appropriate.</span></p> 0 Other 100% <p><span class="cf0">Practice Assessment Document - 100%</span></p> <p><span class="cf0">Throughout the clinical practice placement experience, students receive continuous feedback and guidance from practice supervisors and assessors — registered healthcare professionals who are dedicated to supporting learning and development. This professional insight helps students grow in confidence, refine their clinical skills, and stay on track to meet their Intended learning outcomes and professional values.</span></p> BNurs (Non HEE) BNurs (Hons) Adult Second Year Mandatory BNurs (Non HEE) BNurs (Hons) Children's Second Year Mandatory BNurs (Non HEE) BNurs (Hons) Mental Health Second Year Mandatory N <p><a href="https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/teaching-services/reading-lists/">https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/teaching-services/reading-lists/</a></p> Practical classes & workshops 40 Placement 280 280