Postgraduate Programme Specification
MSc Professional Nursing Children and Young People
Academic Year 2022/23
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Programme Title | MSc Professional Nursing Children and Young People | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Master of Science | |||||||||||
Programme Code | NAM-MSC-PN | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100280 - Children's nursing - 100 |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Portfolio |
Interview Required |
Interview |
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Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 2 Calendar Years |
Total Credits for Programme | 190 | |||||||||
Exit Awards available | No |
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Nursing & Midwifery |
Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Nursing (2009) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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Nursing and Midwifery Council |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 23-10-19 |
Regulation Information
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations 100% attendance in clinical practice is mandatory. Students will normally have the opportunity to make up clinical hours for practice missed through absence or illness or other recognised extenuating circumstances. Students are required to pass 100% numeracy examination before completion of the programme. Students must complete all modules and achieve satisfactory performance in all compulsory elements. Compensation between elements is not permitted. In addition to satisfying the University's Conduct Regulations, students will be required to meet the NMC requirements of Good Health and Good Character for eligibility for entry to the NMC Professional Register. Students are required to complete an annual self-declaration form prior to progression to each part of the programme declaring any criminal record they may have attracted. Outside the annual declaration process, students are required to inform the School immediately if they are under investigation for an offence, have been charged or have been released on bail for an offence. |
Programme Specific Regulations Students should attend all timetabled classes. Students who fail to satisfy the attendance requirements will be referred to the Year Co-ordinator and if their absence is deemed to compromise satisfactory completion of the module they will be referred to the Board of Examiners. |
Students with protected characteristics No impediments to applicants for this programme. |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
CYP1 Demonstrate a commitment to professional and safe child and family centred practice
CYP2 Promote and develop children and young people’s health within and across increasingly complex and diverse contexts
CYP3 Plan and deliver evidence based care in partnership with the child/young person and their family which is appropriate to their stage of physical, cognitive, psychological spiritual and emotional development
CYP4 Apply evidence based knowledge and skills
CYP5 Skilfully and respectfully communicate with individuals, families, health care professionals and other stakeholders within dynamic health and social care contexts
CYP6 Demonstrate emerging leadership
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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CYP1.1Work in partnership with the child, young person and their families to promote wellbeing and improve health outcomes |
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CYP1.2Assess, plan, organise, implement and evaluate nursing care |
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CYP1.3Apply critical thinking and reflective practice skills to demonstrate safe and effective practice |
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CYP1.4Influence and challenge poor practice including escalation of concerns |
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CYP1.5Identify and respond appropriately to vulnerable (social, economic and politically) populations, challenging discriminatory behaviour |
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Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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CYP3.1Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of nursing theory; models and frameworks of care across a range of diverse settings |
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CYP4.1Apply evidence based theoretical knowledge to area of practice by providing a rationale for all aspects of care delivery |
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CYP4.2Critically engage with current research to improve quality in practice |
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CYP4.3Gather and apply relevant evidence from practice to support decision making |
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CYP4.4Acknowledge deficits in own practice and seeking out opportunities to continue to develop own knowledge and skill base. |
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CYP6.1Lead practice through effective role modelling and supporting their own and other’s professional development. Translate critical reflective practice across complex and dynamic health contexts to be agents for change |
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Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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CYP 1.6Work in partnership with people, families and communities from culturally, religious and linguistically diverse backgrounds. |
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CYP2.1 Adopt a life span approach to child development |
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CYP2.2Support children, young people and their families in transition between services and on to adult services |
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CYP2.3Demonstrate leadership in supporting the transformation of services |
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CYP3.2Work collaboratively with the child/young person and their family; alongside multidisciplinary and Interprofessional teams and other stakeholders to positively influence practice |
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CYP3.3Act as an advocate to safeguard and bridge gaps in order to improve health outcomes for CYP and their families |
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CYP6.3Consider how digital health and e-learning can enhance nursing practice contributing to improved outcomes for individuals, families and communities |
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Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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CYP5.1Professionally demonstrate a range of communication strategies within diverse practice settings demonstrating themselves as a kind, patient and understanding practitioner |
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CYP5.2Critically reflect on interpersonal skills and communication, including active listening, with others and how this impacts on care provision |
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CYP5.3Work collaboratively across all organisations to deliver seamless health and social care |
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CYP6.2Facilitate collaborative working as a member or leader of the interprofessional team working collaboratively across organisations |
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Module Information
Stages and Modules
Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
Safe Medicate 2 - Children and Young People | NCB2127 | 7 | 0 | YES | YES | 18 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Essential Pharmacology | NSY2123 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 8 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Practice Learning 1 - Children and Young People's Nursing | GCB2101 | 7 | 0 | YES | YES | 36 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Quality Improvement in an Inter-professional Context - Part A | GEM7104 | 7 | 0 | YES | YES | 18 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Foundations of Children's and Young People's Nursing | GCB7106 | 7 | 20 | YES | YES | 18 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Public Health and Supporting People with Chronic Health Care Needs | GEM7102 | 7 | 20 | YES | YES | 18 weeks | N | YES | -- | 80% | 20% | 0% |
Applied Life Science | NSY2122 | 7 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Professionalism, Caring and Communication in Nursing | GEM7101 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 18 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Practice Learning 2 - Children's and Young People's Nursing | GCB3101 | 8 | 0 | YES | YES | 36 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Complex and High Dependency Care of Infants and CYP including Transitions Across Services | GCB7107 | 8 | 20 | YES | -- | 18 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Developing Leadership and Professionalism | GEM7103 | 8 | 20 | -- | YES | 8 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Quality Improvement in an Inter-professional Context - Part B | GEM7105 | 8 | 60 | YES | YES | 18 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Safe Medicate 3 - Children and Young People | NCB3137 | 8 | 0 | YES | YES | 18 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
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