Undergraduate Programme Specification
BSc Specialist Practice Nursing - Respiratory Nursing
Academic Year 2021/22
A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University are subject to the University's Quality Assurance processes. All degrees are awarded by Queen's University Belfast.
Programme Title | BSc Specialist Practice Nursing - Respiratory Nursing | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Bachelor of Science | |||||||||||
Programme Code | SPR-BSC-RE | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100290 - Nursing - 100 |
ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
Mode of Study | Part Time | |||||||||||||
Type of Programme | Single Honours | Length of Programme | Part Time - 2 Academic Year(s) | Total Credits for Programme | 20 | |||||||||
Exit Awards available |
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Nursing & Midwifery |
Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 6 |
Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Nursing (2001) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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Nursing and Midwifery Council |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 08-05-14 |
Regulation Information
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
Programme Specific Regulations Examinations |
Students with protected characteristics This programme includes practical and clinical elements where patient safety must be the primary consideration. |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) Yes |
Educational Aims Of Programme
To enable students to develop professional knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to meet the NMC (2001) standards for specialist education and practice.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Critically assess and manage critical clinical events ensuring safe and effective care. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Clinical placement and supported practice Methods of Assessment Examinations |
Provide counselling, psychosocial and emotional support for individuals and their carers. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Clinical placement and supported practice Methods of Assessment Examinations |
Promote and improve health and prevent disease in individuals and groups. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Clinical placement and supported practice Methods of Assessment Examinations |
Identify and articulate ethical and legal issues which have implications for nursing practice |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Clinical placement and supported practice Methods of Assessment Examinations |
Critically advise on educational opportunities that underpin the development and support of specialist knowledge and skills. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Clinical placement and supported practice Methods of Assessment Examinations |
Contribute to an environment in which clinical practice development is fostered, evaluated and disseminated. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Clinical placement and supported practice Methods of Assessment Examinations |
Critically discern, apply and disseminate research findings in nursing practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Clinical placement and supported practice Methods of Assessment Examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Autonomously assess the holistic needs of patients and their families/carers and integrate this into a programme of appropriate treatment and care that is acceptable to the patient. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Blended learning Methods of Assessment written examinations |
Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary/ multi-agency, interprofessional and transdisciplinary context. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Blended learning Methods of Assessment written examinations |
Provide clinical leadership and ensure the implementation and monitoring of quality service delivery. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Blended learning Methods of Assessment written examinations |
Contribute to teaching and assessment of others in a multidisciplinary context |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Blended learning Methods of Assessment written examinations |
Contribute to quality assurance initiatives and audit. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Blended learning Methods of Assessment written examinations |
Integrate recommendations from published reports into practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Blended learning Methods of Assessment written examinations |
Autonomously assess the holistic needs of patients and their families/carers and integrate this into a programme of appropriate treatment and care that is acceptable to the patient. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Blended learning Methods of Assessment written examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Set, implement and evaluate standards of nursing intervention by actioning specialist clinical nursing care across a range of patient services. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Blended learning Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Support and empower patients and clients, their families and other carers to influence and participate in decisions concerning their care by providing information on a range of specialist nursing care and services. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Blended learning Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Lead and facilitate learning in relation to identified health need for patients, clients and carers. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Blended learning Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Empower patients/clients and their carers to access available services, equipment, and information and if possible help them to participate in decisions concerning their care. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Blended learning Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Ensure effective learning experiences and opportunities to achieve learning outcomes through preceptorship, mentorship, counselling, simulation, clinical supervision, action learning and provision of an educational environment. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Blended learning Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Initiate and lead practice developments to enhance service delivery. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Blended learning Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Have political awareness of a dynamic health care environment. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Blended learning Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate initiative, personal responsibility and leadership in clinical practice |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Online resources, lectures, tutorials, seminars and clinical placement. Methods of Assessment Modules are assessed at the end of the semester in which they are delivered. |
Display the use of advanced communication in clinical practice |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Online resources, lectures, tutorials, seminars and clinical placement. Methods of Assessment Modules are assessed at the end of the semester in which they are delivered. |
Exercise decision making skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Online resources, lectures, tutorials, seminars and clinical placement. Methods of Assessment Modules are assessed at the end of the semester in which they are delivered. |
Competently demonstrate risk management |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Online resources, lectures, tutorials, seminars and clinical placement. Methods of Assessment Modules are assessed at the end of the semester in which they are delivered. |
Effectively manage time and efficient use of physical and technological resources |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Online resources, lectures, tutorials, seminars and clinical placement. Methods of Assessment Modules are assessed at the end of the semester in which they are delivered. |
Develop personal learning and performance |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Online resources, lectures, tutorials, seminars and clinical placement. Methods of Assessment Modules are assessed at the end of the semester in which they are delivered. |
Problem solve in complex situations |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Online resources, lectures, tutorials, seminars and clinical placement. Methods of Assessment Modules are assessed at the end of the semester in which they are delivered. |
Work collaboratively with all disciplines, and agencies. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Online resources, lectures, tutorials, seminars and clinical placement. Methods of Assessment Modules are assessed at the end of the semester in which they are delivered. |
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 % | ||||||
Leading and Facilitating | SPR3041 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
An Integrated Approach to Respiratory Management | SPR3065 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Psychosocial Aspects of Respiratory Care | SPR3066 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 80% | 20% | 0% | ||
Practice Competency Profile | SPR3000 | 3 | 0 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
This programme is only available to students who have completed year one of this plan. Programme Requirements The Specialist Practice programme has a modular design. It follows a two semester academic year and is offered as part-time study over two years. The programme must be completed within 5 years. Fifty per cent of the programme will be theoretical and fifty per cent practice based. This will normally be undertaken within the student’s place of work. Some practice placements may be necessary.