This module can contribute to the following programmes
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GradCert Independent / Supplementary Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives
60 credits at Level 6; must include:
Clinical reasoning in health assessment: lifespan perspectives (30 credits)
Independent / Supplementary prescribing for nurses and midwives (V300) (30 credits)
Clinical reasoning in health assessment: lifespan perspectives NW6032 (30 credits)
This module will enable nurses, midwives and other registered healthcare practitioners to develop their knowledge and skills in clinical reasoning and physical examination techniques. Healthcare practitioners are provided with the opportunity to equip themselves to deliver a high standard of care in health assessment techniques, critically explore differential diagnosis and develop management plans that are evidence based and in partnership with their client group. The emphasis of the module is on integrating subjective and objective data into the clinical reasoning process and on synthesis of evidential practice in the context of undifferentiated urgent care. The educational delivery and ethos of this module emphasises and builds on autonomous self-directed learning for independent practice.
Independent / Supplementary prescribing for nurses and midwives (V300) NW6033 (30 credits)
The Independent and Supplementary Prescribing module is for NMC registrants from all fields of nursing practice (adult, mental health, learning disabilities and children’s nursing), midwifery and specialist community public health nursing (SCPHN). It builds on existing physical assessment and clinical reasoning skills, to develop the practitioners’ pharmacology knowledge base, as well as the theory and practice of prescribing to meet the NMC Standards for prescribing programmes (NMC, 2018).
The module is delivered using a blended learning approach, which incorporates both face-to- face and online activities. A variety of strategies and techniques are employed, including simulation-based learning, to encourage critical enquiry and problem solving, in recognition of the complexities that may be encountered in prescribing practice.
On completion of the course students will be able to apply systematic knowledge and understanding of, and will be able to:
Learning outcomes
pathophysiology, health assessment, pharmacology and prescribing practice.
the wider socio-political, financial and cultural influences on prescribing practice
the wider ethical, legal and professional perspectives of prescribing practice.
apply reasoning and decision–making skills to complex and unfamiliar healthcare contexts relating to prescribing, in order to deliver flexible, high quality, collaborative, person centred-care.
incorporate a critical ethical/ professional dimension into prescribing decision making.
self-direct their own personal and professional development, based on the application of critical enquiry, reflective practice and appraisal of evidence.
act as a professional role model, apply the principles of effective leadership, and explore strategies to enhance service delivery relating to prescribing.
apply specialist clinical skills to health consultation, physical assessment and prescribing practice.
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Kingston WFD Admissions Team
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Course pre-requisites
The entry requirements for the programme are as follows.
• Current nurse (Level 1), midwife or SCPHN with at least 1 year’s post Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration clinical experience in the speciality within which they will be prescribing.
• Hold an Honours or Ordinary degree from the UK or Republic of Ireland. An equivalent Honours or Ordinary degree from an approved institution of higher education outside the UK and Republic of Ireland will be accepted. Advice on equivalence of overseas awards will be obtained from UK ENIC
• Written confirmation of support to undertake the module from the applicant’s Prescribing Lead or Employer within their organisation, who must confirm all placement areas have a current and satisfactory educational audit.
• Written confirmation of agreement to provide support from an identified Practice Assessor, who should:
o be an experienced, active prescriber,
o normally have at least 3 years’ recent prescribing experience,
o hold suitable equivalent qualifications for the module undertaken,
o meet criteria in the NMC’s (2018a) Standards for student supervision and assessment, the NMC’s (2018b) Standards for prescribing programmes and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS) (2019) Competency framework for designated prescribing practitioners.
• Self-employed applicants must have an honorary contract in place and agreement of support from a suitably qualified Practice Assessor and the Prescribing Lead or Employer within that organisation, at the point of application.
• Applicants may claim 30 credits Recognition of Prior learning (RPL) and exemption from the Clinical reasoning in health assessment: lifespan perspectives module, where they can evidence achievement of equivalent level 6 certificated learning from another Higher Education Institution, obtained within the last 5 years.
Fees
£3,505.00