About
Nerys Wyn Williams is an Adult Nursing Lecturer at Swansea University.
Miss Nerys Williams
Senior Lecturer
Nursing
Telephone number
+44 (0) 1792 513669
Welsh language proficiency
Fluent Welsh Speaker
Office - 205
First Floor
Glyndwr Building
Singleton Campus
First Floor
Glyndwr Building
Singleton Campus
Areas Of Expertise
- Burn trauma assessment and management
- Burn surgery
- Acute care
- Plastics trauma
Career Highlights
Teaching Interests
Research
Award Highlights
Blended learning approaches
Clinical skills simulation
First year student nurse perceptions of assessment modalities.
HEA Fellowship
PGCE
Publications
Research Highlights
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Giles, L. & Williams, N. (2021). A collaboration to improve access to specialist burn care for prisoners. Nursing Times, 117(2), 32-34.SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55975
All Research
Journal Articles
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Giles, L. & Williams, N. (2021). A collaboration to improve access to specialist burn care for prisoners. Nursing Times, 117(2), 32-34.SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55975
Taught Modules
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NS-D00 Dissertation – Professional Education in Practice and/or Academic Settings
This is essentially a module of independent study for students doing the MA Education for the Health Professions. The module will enable participants to show that they can design, conduct and present a sustained conceptual exploration of a chosen study topic.¿
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NS-D00C Traethawd Estynedig – Addysg Broffesiynol mewn Ymarfer a/neu Leoliadau Academaidd
Dyma fodiwl sydd yn ei hanfod yn fodiwl o astudio annibynnol ar gyfer myfyrwyr sy'n dilyn MA mewn Addysg ar gyfer y Proffesiynau Iechyd. Bydd y modiwl yn galluogi cyfranogwyr i ddangos y gallant gynllunio, cynnal a chyflwyno archwiliad cysyniadol parhaus o bwnc astudio o¿u dewis.
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NS-M00 Teaching and Learning in Healthcare Education
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 PGCert/PGDip/MA in Education for the Health Professions.
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NS-M02 Leading and Supporting Education in Clinical Practice
This module provides an introduction to leadership, management, mentoring and supervision and supervision theories, styles and concepts situated within a healthcare or educational context. It also introduces students to the approaches and evidence base of leadership management, mentoring and supervision literature and organisational analysis. Consideration of contemporary leadership, management, mentoring and supervision issues in clinical leadership enables students to gain appreciation of the wider aspects of public service, health systems, health professions education and organisational responses.¿
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SHG3103 Foundations in Burn Care
This module will focus on the development of skills required to provide safe and effective care of the burn injured patient. The module is run collaboratively with staff from Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) and is offered to staff working in burn care.
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SHGE11 Violence & Aggression Passport 3
The module aims to raise awareness of violence and aggression issues and give the student practical skills in safe, non-aversive breakaway techniques.
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SHN175 Contexts of Care (Adult)
This module provides you with the knowledge and tools to understand how modern healthcare services are shaped and how your clinical practice can make a meaningful impact. You will explore the challenges and opportunities that influence the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care across all four fields of nursing. Whether supporting individuals in their homes, communities, hospitals, or other care settings, you will learn how to adapt and respond to the evolving needs of patients and services. You will examine the different environments where care is delivered, exploring how your chosen field of practice fits within the wider healthcare system. From primary to tertiary care, and through the perspectives of service users, you will develop a clear understanding of how care is coordinated, managed, and experienced. The module helps you to connect theory with practice, preparing you to think critically and professionally about your role in shaping positive care outcomes. Throughout the module, you will explore how national and local policies influence care quality, safety, and improvement agendas. You will also be encouraged to reflect on your professional responsibilities as a student nurse and to consider how your actions contribute to the delivery of better, safer, and more compassionate care. If you are ready to take ownership of your learning and step confidently into your future nursing role, this module will support you to do so with purpose and clarity.
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SHN175C Cydestunau o Ofal (Oedolion)
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn darparu'r wybodaeth a'r offer i chi ddeall sut mae gwasanaethau gofal iechyd modern yn cael eu llunio a sut gall eich ymarfer clinigol gael effaith ystyrlon. Byddwch yn archwilio'r heriau a'r cyfleoedd sy'n dylanwadu ar ddarparu gofal diogel, o safon uchel sy'n canolbwyntio ar yr unigolyn ar draws pob un o¿r pedwar maes nyrsio. P'un a ydych yn cefnogi unigolion yn eu cartrefi, eu cymunedau, ysbytyai, neu leoliadau gofal eraill, byddwch yn dysgu sut i addasu ac ymateb i anghenion cynyddol y cleifion a'r gwasanaethau. Byddwch yn archwilio'r amgylcheddau gwahanol lle caiff gofal ei ddarparu, gan archwilio sut mae'ch maes ymarfer a ddewiswyd yn rhan o system gofal iechyd ehangach O ofal cynradd i ofal trydyddol, a thrwy safbwyntiau defnyddwyr gwasanaeth, byddwch yn datblygu dealltwriaeth glir o sut mae gofal yn cael ei gydlynu, ei reoli, a'i brofi. Mae'r modiwl yn eich helpu i gysylltu theori ag ymarfer, gan eich paratoi i feddwl yn feirniadol ac yn broffesiynol am eich rôl wrth lunio canlyniadau gofal positif. Drwy gydol y modiwl, byddwch yn archwilio sut mae polisïau cenedlaethol a lleol yn dylanwadu ar ansawdd, diogelwch, a rhaglenni gwella gofal. Byddwch hefyd yn cael eich hannog i fyfyrio ar eich cyfrifoldebau proffesiynol fel myfyriwr nyrsio ac ystyried sut mae eich gweithredoedd yn cyfrannu at ddarparu gofal gwell, mwy diogel, a mwy trugarog. Os ydych chi'n barod i gymryd perchnogaeth o'ch dysgu a chamu'n hyderus i'ch rôl nyrsio yn y dyfodol, bydd y modiwl hwn yn eich cefnogi i wneud hynny gyda phwrpas a eglurdeb.
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SHN194M Contexts of Care (Adult)
This module provides you with the knowledge and tools to understand how modern healthcare services are shaped and how your clinical practice can make a meaningful impact. You will explore the challenges and opportunities that influence the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care across all four fields of nursing. Whether supporting individuals in their homes, communities, hospitals, or other care settings, you will learn how to adapt and respond to the evolving needs of patients and services. You will examine the different environments where care is delivered, exploring how your chosen field of practice fits within the wider healthcare system. From primary to tertiary care, and through the perspectives of service users, you will develop a clear understanding of how care is coordinated, managed, and experienced. The module helps you to connect theory with practice, preparing you to think critically and professionally about your role in shaping positive care outcomes. Throughout the module, you will explore how national and local policies influence care quality, safety, and improvement agendas. You will also be encouraged to reflect on your professional responsibilities as a student nurse and to consider how your actions contribute to the delivery of better, safer, and more compassionate care. If you are ready to take ownership of your learning and step confidently into your future nursing role, this module will support you to do so with purpose and clarity.
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SHN194MC Cyd-destunau Gofal (Oedolion)
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn darparu'r wybodaeth a'r offer i chi ddeall sut mae gwasanaethau gofal iechyd modern yn cael eu llunio a sut gall eich ymarfer clinigol gael effaith ystyrlon. Byddwch yn archwilio'r heriau a'r cyfleoedd sy'n dylanwadu ar ddarparu gofal diogel, o safon uchel sy'n canolbwyntio ar yr unigolyn ar draws pob un o¿r pedwar maes nyrsio. P'un a ydych yn cefnogi unigolion yn eu cartrefi, eu cymunedau, mewn ysbytai, neu leoliadau gofal eraill, byddwch yn dysgu sut i addasu ac ymateb i anghenion newidiol y cleifion a'r gwasanaethau. Byddwch yn archwilio'r amgylcheddau gwahanol lle caiff gofal ei ddarparu, gan archwilio sut mae'ch maes ymarfer a ddewiswyd yn rhan o system gofal iechyd ehangach O ofal sylfaenol i ofal trydyddol, a thrwy safbwyntiau defnyddwyr gwasanaeth, byddwch yn datblygu dealltwriaeth glir o sut mae gofal yn cael ei gydlynu, ei reoli, a'i brofi. Mae'r modiwl yn eich helpu i gysylltu theori ag ymarfer, gan eich paratoi i feddwl yn feirniadol ac yn broffesiynol am eich rôl wrth lunio canlyniadau gofal cadarnhaol. Drwy gydol y modiwl, byddwch yn archwilio sut mae polisïau cenedlaethol a lleol yn dylanwadu ar ansawdd, diogelwch, ac agendâu gwella gofal. Byddwch hefyd yn cael eich annog i fyfyrio ar eich cyfrifoldebau proffesiynol fel myfyriwr nyrsio ac i ystyried sut mae eich gweithredoedd yn cyfrannu at ddarparu gofal gwell, mwy diogel, a mwy trugarog. Os ydych chi'n barod i fod yn gyfrifol am eich dysgu a chamu'n hyderus i'ch rôl nyrsio yn y dyfodol, bydd y modiwl hwn yn eich cefnogi i wneud hynny â phwrpas ac eglurdeb.
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SHN194S Contexts of Care (Adult)
This module provides you with the knowledge and tools to understand how modern healthcare services are shaped and how your clinical practice can make a meaningful impact. You will explore the challenges and opportunities that influence the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care across all four fields of nursing. Whether supporting individuals in their homes, communities, hospitals, or other care settings, you will learn how to adapt and respond to the evolving needs of patients and services. You will examine the different environments where care is delivered, exploring how your chosen field of practice fits within the wider healthcare system. From primary to tertiary care, and through the perspectives of service users, you will develop a clear understanding of how care is coordinated, managed, and experienced. The module helps you to connect theory with practice, preparing you to think critically and professionally about your role in shaping positive care outcomes. Throughout the module, you will explore how national and local policies influence care quality, safety, and improvement agendas. You will also be encouraged to reflect on your professional responsibilities as a student nurse and to consider how your actions contribute to the delivery of better, safer, and more compassionate care. If you are ready to take ownership of your learning and step confidently into your future nursing role, this module will support you to do so with purpose and clarity.
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SHN194SC Cyd-destunau Gofal (Oedolion)
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn darparu'r wybodaeth a'r offer i chi ddeall sut mae gwasanaethau gofal iechyd modern yn cael eu llunio a sut gall eich ymarfer clinigol gael effaith ystyrlon. Byddwch yn archwilio'r heriau a'r cyfleoedd sy'n dylanwadu ar ddarparu gofal diogel, o safon uchel sy'n canolbwyntio ar yr unigolyn ar draws pob un o¿r pedwar maes nyrsio. P'un a ydych yn cefnogi unigolion yn eu cartrefi, eu cymunedau, mewn ysbytai, neu leoliadau gofal eraill, byddwch yn dysgu sut i addasu ac ymateb i anghenion newidiol y cleifion a'r gwasanaethau. Byddwch yn archwilio'r amgylcheddau gwahanol lle caiff gofal ei ddarparu, gan archwilio sut mae'ch maes ymarfer a ddewiswyd yn rhan o system gofal iechyd ehangach O ofal sylfaenol i ofal trydyddol, a thrwy safbwyntiau defnyddwyr gwasanaeth, byddwch yn datblygu dealltwriaeth glir o sut mae gofal yn cael ei gydlynu, ei reoli, a'i brofi. Mae'r modiwl yn eich helpu i gysylltu theori ag ymarfer, gan eich paratoi i feddwl yn feirniadol ac yn broffesiynol am eich rôl wrth lunio canlyniadau gofal cadarnhaol. Drwy gydol y modiwl, byddwch yn archwilio sut mae polisïau cenedlaethol a lleol yn dylanwadu ar ansawdd, diogelwch, ac agendâu gwella gofal. Byddwch hefyd yn cael eich annog i fyfyrio ar eich cyfrifoldebau proffesiynol fel myfyriwr nyrsio ac i ystyried sut mae eich gweithredoedd yn cyfrannu at ddarparu gofal gwell, mwy diogel, a mwy trugarog. Os ydych chi'n barod i fod yn gyfrifol am eich dysgu a chamu'n hyderus i'ch rôl nyrsio yn y dyfodol, bydd y modiwl hwn yn eich cefnogi i wneud hynny â phwrpas ac eglurdeb.
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SHN2001M Acute Care (Adult)
This module is designed to help you build the confidence and clinical expertise required to care for acutely ill patients. You will develop essential assessment, judgement, and decision-making skills that support the delivery of safe, effective, and responsive care in fast-paced environments. Whether you are working in a hospital, community setting, or supporting individuals at home, you will learn how to act quickly and thoughtfully to meet urgent health needs across all four fields of nursing. You will also explore how evidence-based practice underpins high-quality care, learning to critically evaluate the research and clinical guidelines that inform decision-making. Through hands-on learning and collaborative activities, you will develop an understanding of the importance of teamwork and communication in delivering safe care, particularly in situations where time is limited and coordination is essential. By the end of the module, you will be equipped to assess, plan, and deliver care for acutely unwell patients with clarity and confidence. You will understand how your role contributes to the wider healthcare team and how your actions can have a direct and positive impact on patient outcomes. This module will support you to enhance your clinical reasoning skills and prepare you to perform effectively in high-pressure healthcare environments.
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SHN2001MC Gofal Acíwt (Oedolyn)
Mae'r modiwl hwn wedi'i ddylunio i'ch helpu i feithrin yr hyder a'r arbenigedd clinigol sydd eu hangen i ofalu am gleifion sydd â salwch acíwt. Byddwch yn datblygu sgiliau asesu, llunio barn a gwneud penderfyniadau hanfodol sy'n cefnogi'r gwaith o ddarparu gofal diogel, effeithiol ac ymatebol mewn amgylcheddau prysur. P'un a ydych chi'n gweithio mewn ysbyty, mewn cymuned, neu'n cefnogi unigolion gartref, byddwch yn dysgu sut i weithredu'n gyflym ac yn ystyrlon i ddiwallu anghenion iechyd brys ar draws y pedwar maes nyrsio. Byddwch hefyd yn archwilio sut mae ymarfer sy¿n seiliedig ar dystiolaeth yn sylfaen i ofal o safon uchel, gan ddysgu i werthuso'n feirniadol yr ymchwil a'r canllawiau clinigol sy'n llywio penderfyniadau. Trwy ddysgu ymarferol a gweithgareddau cydweithredol, byddwch yn datblygu dealltwriaeth o bwysigrwydd gwaith tîm a chyfathrebu wrth ddarparu gofal diogel, yn enwedig mewn sefyllfaoedd lle mae'r amser yn gyfyngedig ac mae cydlynu'n hanfodol. Erbyn diwedd y modiwl, byddwch chi'n gallu asesu, cynllunio a darparu gofal ar gyfer cleifion sydd â salwch acíwt ag eglurder a hyder. Byddwch yn deall sut mae eich rôl yn cyfrannu at y tîm gofal iechyd ehangach a sut gall eich gweithredoedd gael effaith uniongyrchol a chadarnhaol ar ganlyniadau'r claf. Bydd y modiwl hwn yn eich cefnogi chi i wella eich sgiliau rhesymu clinigol ac yn eich paratoi i weithredu'n effeithiol mewn amgylcheddau iechyd dan bwysau uchel.
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SHN2001S Acute Care (Adult)
This module is designed to help you build the confidence and clinical expertise required to care for acutely ill patients. You will develop essential assessment, judgement, and decision-making skills that support the delivery of safe, effective, and responsive care in fast-paced environments. Whether you are working in a hospital, community setting, or supporting individuals at home, you will learn how to act quickly and thoughtfully to meet urgent health needs across all four fields of nursing. You will also explore how evidence-based practice underpins high-quality care, learning to critically evaluate the research and clinical guidelines that inform decision-making. Through hands-on learning and collaborative activities, you will develop an understanding of the importance of teamwork and communication in delivering safe care, particularly in situations where time is limited and coordination is essential. By the end of the module, you will be equipped to assess, plan, and deliver care for acutely unwell patients with clarity and confidence. You will understand how your role contributes to the wider healthcare team and how your actions can have a direct and positive impact on patient outcomes. This module will support you to enhance your clinical reasoning skills and prepare you to perform effectively in high-pressure healthcare environments.
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SHN2001SC Gofal Acíwt (Oedolyn)
Mae'r modiwl hwn wedi'i ddylunio i'ch helpu i feithrin yr hyder a'r arbenigedd clinigol sydd eu hangen i ofalu am gleifion sydd â salwch acíwt. Byddwch yn datblygu sgiliau asesu, llunio barn a gwneud penderfyniadau hanfodol sy'n cefnogi'r gwaith o ddarparu gofal diogel, effeithiol ac ymatebol mewn amgylcheddau prysur. P'un a ydych chi'n gweithio mewn ysbyty, mewn cymuned, neu'n cefnogi unigolion gartref, byddwch yn dysgu sut i weithredu'n gyflym ac yn ystyrlon i ddiwallu anghenion iechyd brys ar draws y pedwar maes nyrsio. Byddwch hefyd yn archwilio sut mae ymarfer sy¿n seiliedig ar dystiolaeth yn sylfaen i ofal o safon uchel, gan ddysgu i werthuso'n feirniadol yr ymchwil a'r canllawiau clinigol sy'n llywio penderfyniadau. Trwy ddysgu ymarferol a gweithgareddau cydweithredol, byddwch yn datblygu dealltwriaeth o bwysigrwydd gwaith tîm a chyfathrebu wrth ddarparu gofal diogel, yn enwedig mewn sefyllfaoedd lle mae'r amser yn gyfyngedig ac mae cydlynu'n hanfodol. Erbyn diwedd y modiwl, byddwch chi'n gallu asesu, cynllunio a darparu gofal ar gyfer cleifion sydd â salwch acíwt ag eglurder a hyder. Byddwch yn deall sut mae eich rôl yn cyfrannu at y tîm gofal iechyd ehangach a sut gall eich gweithredoedd gael effaith uniongyrchol a chadarnhaol ar ganlyniadau'r claf. Bydd y modiwl hwn yn eich cefnogi chi i wella eich sgiliau rhesymu clinigol ac yn eich paratoi i weithredu'n effeithiol mewn amgylcheddau iechyd dan bwysau uchel.
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SHNM28 The Essentials of Nursing (Adult)
This module will introduce you to the core principles, knowledge, and skills required for contemporary adult nursing practice. As the first module within the MSc Nursing (Adult) programme, it will support you to develop the foundational professional values, clinical skills, and academic abilities needed to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care across diverse healthcare settings. You will explore evidence-based approaches that underpin nursing practice, including patient assessment, clinical decision making, infection prevention and control, medicines management, and recognising and responding to the deteriorating patient. You¿ll also be introduced to the key professional responsibilities of being a nurse, including ethical practice, communication, teamwork, and accountability within multidisciplinary healthcare environments. Learning is delivered through a blended approach incorporating lectures, simulation, skills development sessions, practice learning placements, and digital learning resources via Canvas. This integrated approach helps you to apply your theoretical knowledge to clinical practice, developing the professional confidence you¿ll need, and preparing for you to progress within the programme and towards future professional registration.
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SHNM31 Acute and Unscheduled Nursing Care (Adult)
This module will develop your knowledge, clinical reasoning, and the practical skills needed to safely assess, prioritise, and manage adults experiencing acute illness or rapidly deteriorating health in unscheduled and emergency care environments. You¿ll explore the complexities of acute nursing care, including systematic patient assessment, clinical decision making, pharmacological management, and escalation of care to support safe, effective, and person-centred practice. You¿ll critically examine the application of evidence-based practice, pathophysiology, and multidisciplinary team working when responding to dynamic and unpredictable clinical situations. The module integrates theoretical learning with simulation-based education and practice placement experience, support you to develop the advanced clinical assessment skills you¿ll need, including the application of structured assessment frameworks such as the ABCDE approach. Learning is delivered through a blended approach incorporating lectures, simulation, clinical skills teaching, case-based learning, and practice placements. This integrated learning experience prepares you to apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world acute care scenarios, developing your professional confidence, and preparing you to safely manage complex patient care within contemporary acute and unscheduled healthcare settings.
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SHNM40 The Essentials of Nursing (Mental Health)
This module will introduce you to the core principles, knowledge, and skills required for contemporary mental health nursing practice. As the first module within the MSc Nursing (Mental Health) programme, it will support you to develop the foundational professional values, clinical skills, and academic abilities needed to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care across diverse healthcare settings. You will explore evidence-based approaches that underpin nursing practice, including patient assessment, clinical decision making, infection prevention and control, medicines management, and recognising and responding to the deteriorating patient. You¿ll also be introduced to the key professional responsibilities of being a nurse, including ethical practice, communication, teamwork, and accountability within multidisciplinary healthcare environments. Learning is delivered through a blended approach incorporating lectures, simulation, skills development sessions, practice learning placements, and digital learning resources via Canvas. This integrated approach helps you to apply your theoretical knowledge to clinical practice, developing the professional confidence you¿ll need, and preparing for you to progress within the programme and towards future professional registration.
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SHNM41 Promoting Health and Preventing Illness (Mental Health)
This module develops students¿ understanding of public health, health promotion, and illness prevention within contemporary nursing practice. Students will explore how biological, psychological, social, cultural, environmental, and economic factors influence health and wellbeing across the lifespan, with a particular focus on addressing health inequalities and improving population health outcomes within Welsh healthcare contexts. Students will examine the role of the nurse as an advocate, educator, and collaborator in promoting health and preventing illness across diverse healthcare settings. The module integrates evidence-based public health theory with practical application through simulation, placement learning, and engagement with virtual case-based learning using Life Street resource. Students will work collaboratively to develop a digital story exploring health promotion strategies for individuals or families, supporting development of communication, teamwork, and public health leadership skills. Learning is delivered through a blended approach incorporating lectures, group learning, digital learning activities, and practice placements. This integrated approach supports students in applying public health knowledge to clinical practice, developing professional confidence, and preparing for contemporary nursing roles focused on prevention, early intervention, and reducing health inequalities.
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SHNM43 Acute and Unscheduled Nursing Care (Mental Health)
This module will develop your knowledge, clinical reasoning, and the practical skills needed to safely assess, prioritise, and manage service users experiencing acute illness or rapidly deteriorating health in unscheduled and emergency care environments. You¿ll explore the complexities of acute nursing care, including systematic patient assessment, clinical decision making, pharmacological management, and escalation of care to support safe, effective, and person-centred practice. You¿ll critically examine the application of evidence-based practice, pathophysiology, and multidisciplinary team working when responding to dynamic and unpredictable clinical situations. The module integrates theoretical learning with simulation-based education and practice placement experience, support you to develop the advanced clinical assessment skills you¿ll need, including the application of structured assessment frameworks such as the ABCDE / I AM A STAR approach. Learning is delivered through a blended approach incorporating lectures, simulation, clinical skills teaching, case-based learning, and practice placements. This integrated learning experience prepares you to apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world acute care scenarios, developing your professional confidence, and preparing you to safely manage complex patient care within contemporary acute and unscheduled healthcare settings.
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SHTM37 Dissertation - Professional Education in Practice and/or Academic Settings
This is essentially a module of independent study for students doing the MA Education for the Health Professions. The module will enable participants to show that they can design, conduct and present a sustained conceptual exploration of a chosen study topic
Key Grants and Projects
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“Widening access to young mothers and disadvantaged teenagers through partnership with Action for Children community project and CHHS nursing academic staff”. 2020 - 2021
Reaching wider small project. SAILS grant awarded., £500
Invited Presentations, Lectures and Conferences
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Burn assessment & management
2020
Cardiff University