Module Scheme Semester One 2018-19

Module Name: Foundation Skills for Adult Nursing

Module Code: AN423 Academic Year: 2018/2019

Tutor(s): Ally James

Tutor’s
Tutor’s Email: Alison.James@bucks.ac.uk 4456
Telephone:

Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognise and understand normal anatomy and physiology using a systems

approach.
2. Demonstrate an understaning of the physiological basis of the practice of a range of
safe nursing skills.
3. Recognise the importance of appropriate communication skills when interacting with
adults, their family and multi-agency colleagues.
4. Demonstrate safety in medicine calculations.

Assessment Summary:

Assessment Task Key Dates

Exam 1 (EX1) - Unseen two hour Multiple Choice Week 17

Question (MCQ), assessing nursing, anatomy and
w/c 21/01/19
physiology and mandatory training sessions.
Exan 2 (EX2) – Unseen 30 minute numeracy exam Week 17
assessing medication calculation skills.
w/c 21/01/19

Week by Week Guide: Teaching details

1. Week beginning:
01/10/2018
(Timetabling Week 1)
Lecture - Infection Control & Prevention
A&P - Chain of Infection
Seminar - Introduction to the module and simulation
Skills - Infection prevention and control, hand decontamination
VLE - Review resources relating to infection control and complete online
exercise

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2. Week beginning:
08/10/2018
(Timetabling Week 2)
3. Week beginning:
15/10/2018
(Timetabling Week 3)
4: Week beginning:
22/10/2018
(Timetabling Week 4)
5: Week beginning:
29/10/2018
(Timetabling Week 5)
6. Week beginning:
05/11/2018
(Timetabling Week 6)
7. Week beginning:
12/11/2018
(Timetabling Week 7)
8. Week beginning:
19/11/2018
(Timetabling Week 8)
9. Week beginning:
26/11/2018
(Timetabling Week 9)
10. Week beginning:
03/12/2018
(Timetabling Week 10)
11. Week beginning:
10/12/2018
(Timetabling Week 11)
12. Week beginning:
17/12/2018
(Timetabling Week 12)
AN423 – Foundation skills for Adult Nursing
Lecture - The Skin
A&P - The immune system
Seminar –Risk assessments
Skills – Personal care & hygiene, dignity & respect
VLE – Review online resources relating to personal care
Lecture - Introduction to the cardiovascular system
A&P - The heart
Seminar - Cardiovascular nursing assessment, VTE assessment
Skills - Blood pressure recording/documenting, VTE assessment
VLE - Review resources relating to blood pressure and complete online
exercise
Lecture - Introduction to the respiratory System
A&P - Pathophysiology of respiratory conditions
Seminar - Rapid assessment and PEWS
Skills - Vital signs measurements and oxygen administration
VLE - Review resources relating to vital signs
Lecture - Communication
A&P – Autonomic nervous system and stress
Seminar - Communication in practice
Skills - Formative assessment simulation scenario 1
VLE – Review introduction to mental health
Lecture - Introduction to moving and Handling
A&P - Musculoskeletal System
Seminar – Falls risk assessment
Skills - Moving and Handling Mandatory Training
VLE - Review resources and complete worksheet
Lecture - Renal system
A&P - Fluid balance compartments and water regulation
Seminar - Monitoring fluid balance
Skills - Fluid management, urinalysis, catheter and continence care
VLE - Review resources and complete online quiz
No Lecture
A&P - Introduction to diabetes
No Seminar
Skills Formative Assessment simulation scenario 2
VLE - Self-guided preparation for formative assessment 2. Review dignity
resources
Lecture - Introduction to the gastrointestinal and endocrine system
A&P - Introduction to nutrition
Seminar - Nutritional assessment
Skills - Assessing and managing nutrition and hydration
VLE - Review resources and complete worksheet.
Lecture - Introduction to pharmacology
A&P - Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Seminar - Medication administration
Skills - Oral medication administration
VLE - Complete pharmacology worksheet
Lecture - Introduction to the central nervous system
A&P – Physiology of pain
Seminar - Pain assessment and management
Skills - Drug administration Injectable medication administration
VLE - Review pain resources and complete online exercise
Lecture - Alternate fields of nursing
A&P - Skin and wound healing
Seminar – Pressure ulcer and wound management
Skills - ANTT and related infection control issues
VLE - Read & complete resources relating to wound care
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 13. Week beginning:
24/12/2018 UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS
(Timetabling Week 13)
14. Week beginning:
31/12/2018 UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS
(Timetabling Week 14)
15. Week beginning:
07/01/2019 PREPARATION FOR ASSESSMENTS
(Timetabling Week 15)
16. Week beginning:
14/01/2019
EXAM WEEKS
(Timetabling Week 16 &
17)

Core Text(s):

Baillie, L. (2014). Developing Practical Nursing Skills. (4th ed.) CRC Press, Taylot & Francis group. USA.
Boore, J., Cook, N. & Shepherd, A. (2016) Essentials of anatomy and physiology for nursing practice. London:
Sage.
Marieb, E. (2011) Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (10th ed) International education

Additional Reading:

Delves-Yates, C. (ed.) (2018) Essentials of nursing practice. 2nd edn. London: Sage.
(2011) Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures Student Edition. London: Willey &
Blackmore:

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