BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) with Foundation Year Bachelor's degree at the University of Derby

This module will support and enhance the your academic skills enabling you to undertake your academic programme of study. Fundamental literacy, numeracy and digital skills will underpin the module content and delivery. Module learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, you will be able to: Demonstrate competency in the use of English grammar, spelling and punctuation Demonstrate the ability to access and utilise a variety of information sources for research purposes Demonstrate skills of academic discussion in both written and oral formats Module content The content of this module aims to prepare you for undergraduate study and to support the development skills and knowledge re

Assessment: Coursework

This module introduces you to the core concepts of professionalism within health and social care. You will explore what it means to a professional within health, social care, community, and related practice settings, developing an understanding of the traits, values, and behaviours expected in contemporary practice. Alongside this, the module provides a foundational understanding of health, including the social, biological, and behavioural factors that influence wellbeing across the lifespan. You will examine the social determinants of health, health inequalities, and the role that individuals and professionals play in promoting health and preventing ill health within communities and organis

Assessment: Coursework

This module focuses on developing compassionate communication skills essential for engaging with individuals, families and / or carers who access health and social care services. It provides a foundation for professional identity by exploring how students can respond to the communication needs of individuals, families, and groups with empathy and clarity. The module introduces personal and professional perspectives, alongside insights from service users’ experiences. Key elements include understanding how values, attitudes, and beliefs shape communication and influence professional behaviour when working with people. Through input from a range of professionals across health and social care,

Assessment: Practical

Aid understanding regarding teamworking skills and behaviours. Generate an appreciation of your role in facilitating positive interprofessional collaboration. This module will prepare you for the transition into your host discipline by reflecting and consolidating your understanding surrounding where you, contribute to service provision, outlining your roles and responsibilities and where you can generate impact. Whilst the modules in the foundation year have facilitated an understanding surrounding similarities in philosophy and approaches to your roles and responsibilities, identifying the discreet differences and how, as a holistic approach to service and care, you can generate positive o

Assessment: Coursework

This module will introduce students to the role of the nurse in contemporary evidence based professional practice. Legal, ethical, and professional frameworks which underpin practice will be explored to ensure care delivery is effective, safe and patient focused. Students will be supported to develop their communication, self-awareness and reflective practice skills. Module content may include: The role of the nurse in professional practice Legal, ethical and professional frameworks NMC, the Code (2018) Courage, transparency, and duty of candour Non-discriminatory, person-centred and sensitive care Communication skills Reflective practice including recognised models of reflection Emotional i

Assessment: Coursework

Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of human physiology and pharmacology in relation to health and wellbeing over the lifespan. This module will introduce students to the psychological and sociological aspects of health and wellbeing. Module content may include: Human development from conception to death Body systems and homeostasis Anatomy and physiology Genomics, pathogenesis and immunology Commonly encountered mental, physical, behavioural and cognitive health conditions Biopsychosocial models of health Introduction to pharmacology for safe and effective administration of medication Clinical skills and medicines administration

Assessment: Coursework, Exam

This module will introduce students to the key concepts for assessing and planning nursing interventions for person centred care. Students will be required to evidence completion of MYEPAD Part 1 to demonstrate achievement of the skills associated with Future nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses and Standards for education and training (NMC 2018). Module content may include: Nursing as part of the interdisciplinary team Communicating information about health and ill health Assessing and planning person centred care Commonly encountered mental health, behavioural, cognitive, and learning challenges Concepts of wellness Introduction to health promotion, protection, and improve

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

Students will explore how evidence underpins nursing practice for safe and effective patient centred care. They will develop the ability to apply evidence considering the wider implications of life context in promoting health and preventing ill health. Module content may include: Research methods, ethics, and governance Application of evidence to nursing practice Epidemiology, demography, and the wider determinants of health Global patterns of health and wellbeing Health inequalities Impact of early years and childhood experiences on life choices, mental, physical and behavioural health and wellbeing (ACEs) Evidence-base for immunisation, vaccination, herd immunity and health screening progr

Assessment: Exam

Students will examine the aetiology and pathophysiology of disease including pharmacological and psychosocial interventions within the context of evidence-based nursing care. Module content may include: Co-morbidities and evidence-based nursing care Commonly encountered mental, physical, behavioural, and cognitive health conditions Commonly encountered symptoms including anxiety, confusion, discomfort, and pain End of life including the care of people who are dying, families, the deceased and the bereaved Sepsis Genomics Safe and effective administration of medication Pharmacology Medication usage and treatments Allergies, drug sensitivities, side effects, contraindications, incompatibilitie

Assessment: Coursework, Exam

This module will enable students to apply their developing knowledge and skills needed for person centred care. Students will be required to evidence completion of MYEPAD Part 2 to demonstrate achievement of the skills associated with Future nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses and Standards for education and training (NMC 2018). Module content may include: Person-centred care Shared assessment, planning, decision making and goal setting Routine investigations, interpreting and sharing findings End of life care Reasonable adjustments, non-discriminatory practice and informed choice Concepts of wellness including the principles of health promotion, protection and improvement

Assessment: Exam, Practical

This module will allow students to explore aspects of leading and managing care delivery within inter-professional teams. Using a problem-based learning approach, students will critically examine near misses, critical incidents, major incidents and serious adverse events in order to learn from them and influence their future practice. Module content may include: Leadership, management, and team working Prioritisation and delegation Organisational culture Safe staffing, skills mix and safety Escalating concerns o Human factors, environmental factors and strength-based approaches Introduction to metrics Risk aversion and risk management Health economics and business cases for care funding Lead

Assessment: Coursework, Exam

Students will undertake an extended project which will lead to recommendations and innovation for nursing practice in their chosen field. Students will demonstrate their ability to critically apply the appropriate theoretical and investigative principles to a topic of their choosing. Module content may include: Research methods, ethics and governance Audit Introduction to metrics Quality improvement Influencing organisational change and public policy Political awareness

Assessment: Coursework

Students will demonstrate their ability to critically evaluate their role in the assessment, interventions, and evaluation of complex care in health and social care settings. Working towards becoming an autonomous practitioner for entry to the professional register. Students will be required to evidence completion of MYEPAD Part 3 to demonstrate achievement of the skills associated with Future nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses and Standards for education and training (NMC 2018). Module content may include: Demonstrate resilience and emotional intelligence and be capable of explaining the rationale that influences judgments and decisions in routine, complex and challenging

Assessment: Coursework, Practical