Course description
Course Description
The MSc in Nursing (Adult) is an accelerated course for graduate entrants. It is a full-time postgraduate course for graduates who wish to become a registered nurse within two years. The course balances the study of the practice of nursing with academic study to develop evidence-based practice and the skills of reflection and critical analysis.
Modules and Options
The lists of modules below represent the range of options available for each year of study. This may not be a complete list of the options you will study, and may be subject to change, so please contact the department for further details.
Stage 1
Core: ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS (ADULT)
Core: CONTEXTS OF PRACTICE
Core: CORE NURSING SKILLS
Core: FOUNDATION STUDIES (NURSING)
Core: HEALTH, ILLNESS AND LIFESTYLE (ADULT)
Core: NURSING OLDER PEOPLE
Core: REFLECTIVE PRACTICE
Core: RESEARCH
Stage 2
Core: CLINICAL ASSESSMENT (ADULT NURSING)
Core: INTERPROFESSIONAL WORKING AND PRACTICE
Core: MEDICAL NURSING (ADULT)
Core: SURGICAL NURSING (ADULT)
Teaching and Assessment Methods
A: Knowledge and Understanding
Learning Outcomes
A1 : Critical understanding of the knowledge base of nursing, including its gaps, uncertainties, defining features, context and evolving nature.
A2 : Significant understanding of the theories, principles and concepts underpinning current professional activity.
A3 : A highly developed understanding of the political, cultural and professional issues that hinder and facilitate team work.
A4 : Critical understanding of psychological process and the role of emotion in personal effectiveness.
A5 : Advanced understanding of the theories and practice of reflective learning and its role in personal and professional development.
A6 : Extended, detailed knowledge and understanding of one or more specialisms, informed by current research and scholarly and other innovative activity and related ethical considerations.
A7 : A critical understanding of nursing research.
Teaching Methods
A1-A5 are achieved through i) Lectures and seminars, which introduce material in a structured manner with opportunity for class discussion, and ii) Individual assignment and group work, utilising inquiry based approaches.
A5 is further supported by directed personal reflection of critical incidents and through tutorial support and supervision.
A6 is achieved through seminar, action learning set and tutorials.
A7 is achieved through group work, course assignment, literature review and research proposal, and case study.
Assessment Methods
A1, 2, 4, 5 & 7 are assessed by course work and portfolio.
A3 is assessed through a n extensive literature review, a detailed research proposal and a case study.
A6 is assessed by portfolio.
B: Intellectual/Cognitive Skills
Learning Outcomes
B1 : Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise professional practice/education/health care issues, informed by current and innovative development.
B2 : Use critically a range of skills, techniques, approaches and materials relevant to nursing practice/education/management, informed by current thinking and policy, the profession's evolving evidence base and innovative developments.
B3 : Deal with complex ethical and professional issues, making informed judgements on matters that may not be explicitly addressed within existing codes, standards and protocols.
B4 : Develop original and creative responses to problems and issues.
B5 : Practice in ways that draw heavily on critical reflection of practice and responsibilities.
B6 : Pose research questions and develop research plan.
B7 : Reflect and learn in order to identify personal and professional goals for life long learning within a framework of continuing professional development
Teaching Methods
B1- B7 are achieved through a combination of group and individual activities. Lectures and seminars are used to introduce new material and explore within a group setting. Directed personal study time enables the student to deepen and strengthen this learning through enquiry based learning.
Assessment Methods
B1- B7 are assessed by course work, objective structured clinical examination in a simulated learning environment, portfolio and research including a substantive literature review, detailed research proposal and case study.
C: Practical Skills
Learning Outcomes
C1 : Demonstrate competence in the core areas of nursing practice.
C2 : Exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in professional activity.
C3 : Act autonomously in planning, implementing and evaluating the outcomes of professional activity, inviting feedback from others to inform this process.
C4 : Demonstrate originality and creativity in applying knowledge, understanding and approaches in nursing practice/education/management.
C5 : Initiate and make an identifiable contribution to change and development nursing practice.
C6 : Practice in a range of contexts, including those within which there is uncertainty of unpredictability.
C7 : Manage and take responsibility for a range of nursing resources.
Teaching Methods
C1-C7 are placement based learning supported by clinically based tutorials and portfolio development.
C1-C7 are further supported through reflective learning using discussions, portfolio and personal tutorials.
Assessment Methods
C1-C7 are assessed by direct observation of practice and through assessed course work and objective structured clinical examination
D: Key Skills
Learning Outcomes
D1 : i) Use a range of advanced communication skills that are appropriate to nursing and multidisciplinary team working, and ii) effective and confidence in communication with a large audiences.
D2 : i) Use the Internet, ii) access data via library, professional bodies, Trusts, iii) use appropriate data analysis packages, and iv) use audiovisual presentation tools and techniques.
D3 : i) Interpret statistical information, ii) use statistics to analyse data, and iii) use software packages to support data analysis.
D4 : Identify and analyse problems emerging from theory and practice.
D5 : i) Motivate and engender partnership working, ii) demonstrate a strong awareness of personal limitations and scope of practice, and iii) take responsibility for one own work and significant responsibility for the work of others.
D6 : i) Demonstrate an aptitude for continuing to advance knowledge, understanding and skills in line with identified learning needs, and ii) identify, conceptualise and define new and abstract ideas within professional practice/education/management.
Teaching Methods
D1 is supported in small group discussion and seminars. Tutorial time is allocated for individual discussion.
D2 commences on the pre-registration induction day and through seminar presentations.
D3 is supported in seminars where students present and analyse work. Tutorial time is allocated for individual discussion and problem solving.
D4 is practised throughout the course. Students work through given problems or derived from the students' practice.
D5 is facilitated by the use of collaborative group work and during seminars.
D6 is achieved through feedback on coursework and individual tutorial time.
Assessment Methods
D1 is assessed by course work, essay, portfolio, presentation, literature review, research proposal and case study.
D2 is assessed through use of word-processing and ability to cite references from internet sources. Practical assessments are also included which test students' skills. The use of information technology during presentations is encouraged.
D3 is assessed through course work, essay, portfolio and dissertation.
D4 is assessed through course work, essay, portfolio and dissertation.
D5 & D6 are assessed through course work, oral presentation and placement assessment.
