Professional Contexts in Advancing Practice level 11

Program Overview

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This module explores the professional strategic, cultural and organisational contexts involved with advancing professional practice. Within the areas of complexity and diversity in healthcare, students explore knowledge, evidence and policy agendas in their area of practice, encompassing regulatory, legal and credentialing requirements. Information technology and contemporary health communication.

Program Outline

Knowledge, evidence and policy agendas of advancing practice in your area of practice, encompassing regulatory, legal and credentialing requirements.

Specialist areas of practice that contributes to the processes of personal and professional development in advancing nursing practice.

Diversity and complexity within communities and the workplace.

How information technology and contemporary health communication can enhance and improve performance in practice and health outcomes.

The healthcare environment in the context of advancing practice by considering the strategic, cultural and organisational challenges.

Disclaimer

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for more information.

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Learning Methods

This module runs over 12 weeks. It is delivered online for 6 weeks, followed by 4 weeks of preparation of the academic summative assessment. This module is delivered online through the University's Virtual Learning Environment,

CampusMoodle

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Independent Study

You are expected to undertake approximately 15 hours per week of independent study.

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Assessment

Assessment is a written assignment (2500 words) and supporting poster (500 words).

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Academic Support

The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.

The Inclusion Centre

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Study Skills Support

The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:

Academic writing

Study skills (note taking, exam techniques, time management, presentation)

Maths and statistics

English language

Information technology support

Study Skills Support

Credit from this module may contribute to the MSc Advancing Practice (Nursing) or the University’s Professional Studies Framework.