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SHHM16
Ethics and Philosophy of Social Research
This module will address the ethics of conducting social research. The discussion of research ethics will include, but not be limited to, informed consent and how to protect the anonymity of research participants. Discussions will also address the limits of researchers' obligations to protect anonymity and confidentiality, along with taking a more detailed look at the process of applying for university research ethics approval. Philosophical problems associated with conducting social research will be explored - asking questions such as 'How is our understanding of others limited? ''Are my research findings objective?¿.
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SHHM31
Causes and management of critical illness
This module builds upon the knowledge and skills required for assessment and reasoning acquired in the anatomy and physiology module, and the clinical assessment and diagnostic skills modules to enhance and extend the student¿s interpretative, diagnostic and management abilities when caring for critically ill patients. The student will learn to adapt the assessment and diagnosis of patients to the rapid assessment and interpretation of clinical situations where the patient is developing or has existing critical illness. The module is suitable for those nurses who are preparing for advanced practice where their role includes developing advanced practice in critical care and/or providing critical care outreach provision.
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SHHM55
Introduction to Research, Evidence based Practice and Reflection for Physicians Associates
This module will be a compulsory module within the MSc / Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Physician¿s Associate Studies and reflects compulsory curriculum content.
The module aims to introduce students to the main research paradigms including the principles of research, and the ability to appraise research to provide an evidence base for their personal practice. Students will also be introduced to reflective practice and its value in enabling reflection on clinical learning and the development of clinical competence.
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SHN3055
Managing Complex Care in Rapidly Changing Situations (Adult)
This module aims to give an overview of specialist aspects of nursing practice, especially when care can be considered complex and situations rapidly change. The module also aims to give a greater insight into the application of legal, ethical and professional issues to practice. This module draws on the content of modules within Years 1 and 2 and experiences in practice to consolidate the knowledge, skills and attitude for professional practice in the field of adult nursing.
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SHN3057
Leadership and Management (Adult)
The aim of this module is to enable the student to participate in the organisation, management and delivery of safe care to clients/service users in accordance with recognised legal, ethical and professional frameworks for practice. The module aims to ensure that students develop a critical understanding of the processes of clinical governance and continuous quality improvement through clinical leadership and can apply these principles to the practice setting, using a range of communication skills, reflection, clinical judgment and critical evaluation of the evidence base for nursing practice.
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SHN3116
The essentials of critical care nursing
The essentials of critical care nursing module introduces nurses to the assessment and care of the critically ill patient.
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SHN3117
The aetiology and management of critical illness
The aetiology and management of critical illness module will enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and professional values required to assess and manage critically ill adults.
It builds upon the knowledge and skills required for assessment and management of the critically ill adult. The module will enhance and extend the student¿s interpretative, diagnostic and management abilities when caring for critically ill patients. The student will learn to adapt the assessment and diagnosis of patients to the rapid assessment and interpretation of clinical situations where the patient is developing or has existing critical illness.
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SHN3118
An introduction to safe and effective critical care nursing
This module offers newly qualified staff and nurses new to critical care the opportunity to develop core clinical competencies in the practice and theory of nursing the critically ill adult. This will include assessment and management of the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, nervous and neurological systems. Critical care nurses will study the fundamental Step One competencies of the National Competency Framework for Registered nurses in Adult Critical care.
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SHN3119
Enhancing Critical Care Nursing Practice
This module is aligned to the Critical Care Nurse Network Leads¿ National Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care Step 2 competencies. It will develop critical care nurses experience in the assessment and management of the critically ill adult under minimal supervision. It will also develop the critical care nurse¿s ability to lead and support the practice of others.
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SHN3120
The Proficient Critical Care Nurse
This module is aligned to the Critical Care Nurse Network Leads¿ National Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care Step 3 competencies. It will develop critical care nurse leaders who will assess, manage and independently problem-solve the care of the critically ill adult using evidence-based practice to inform their practice and the practice of others.
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SHNM28
The essentials of nursing (Adult)
The essentials to nursing module is the first module in the MSc Nursing (Adult) programme. This module introduces students to the core concepts and principles of nursing and supports students to develop fundamental nursing and research skills. Students will be introduced to evidence-based approaches that inform safe and effective patient-centred nursing care. A range of blended learning teaching methods will be used to develop fundamental nursing skills. Student learning will be supported with online digital learning resources through Canvas.
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SHNM31
Acute and Unscheduled Nursing Care (Adult)
The Acute and Unscheduled Nursing Care module will enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and professional values required to assess and manage complex care in acute and unscheduled situations. A range of blended-learning teaching methods will be used to develop knowledge and skills in managing complex care needs, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, appraising best evidence for nursing practice and the comprehensive and systematic assessment of patients with acute, complex needs. Student learning will be supported with online digital learning resources through Canvas.
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SHNM48
The essentials of critical care nursing
The essentials of critical care nursing module introduces, nurses to the assessment and care of the critically ill patient.
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SHNM49
The aetiology and management of critical illness
The aetiology and management of critical illness module will enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and professional values required to assess and manage critically ill adults.
It builds upon the knowledge and skills required for assessment and management of the critically ill adult. The module will enhance and extend the student¿s interpretative, diagnostic and management abilities when caring for critically ill patients. The student will learn to adapt the assessment and diagnosis of patients to the rapid assessment and interpretation of clinical situations when the patient is developing or has existing critical illness.
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SHNM52
Enhancing Critical Care Nursing Practice
This is the first mandatory module of the PGCert Adult Critical Care Nursing. It is aligned to the Critical Care Nurse Network Leads¿ National Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care Step 2 competencies. It will develop critical care nurse¿s experience in the assessment and management of the critically ill adult under minimal supervision. It will also develop the critical care nurse¿s ability to lead and support the practice of others.
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SHNM53
The Proficient Critical Care Nurse
This is the second mandatory module of the PGCert Adult Critical Care Nursing. It is aligned to the Critical Care Nurse Network Leads¿ National Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care Step 3 competencies. It will develop critical care nurse leaders who will assess, manage and independently problem-solve the care of the critically ill adult using evidence-based practice to inform their practice and the practice of others.
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SHTM34
Teaching and Learning for the Health Professions' Educators
This module has been designed to prepare educators from a variety of health professions for a role in teaching, supervising and assessing students and trainees in practice and academic settings. It aims to prepare educators to work within a developmental framework in the context of interprofessional learning and modern day health services. This module will form part of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education for the Health Professions.
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SHVM07
Ethical and legal aspects of palliative and end of life care
This module introduces health professional to the ethical principles, legal regulations and policies that govern palliative and end of life care in the UK.
