Undergraduate Programme Specification
BSc Learning Disability 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 Learning Disability Nursing | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Bachelor of Science | |||||||||||
Programme Code | NAM-BSC-N | UCAS Code | B761 | HECoS Code |
100286 - Learning disabilities nursing - 100 |
ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
Type of Programme | Single Honours | Length of Programme | Full Time - 3 Academic Year(s) | Total Credits for Programme | 360 | |||||||||
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 11-05-16 |
Regulation Information
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations Yes, as noted in 1.4.23. Practice Module 1 and Practice Module 3 require 100% (numeracy examination) to pass. |
Programme Specific Regulations Students should attend all timetabled classes. Students who fail to satisfy the attendance requirements will be referred to the Module 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 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
The overall aim of this programme is to offer a high quality teaching and learning environment in the provision of a high quality education programme for undergraduate nursing students that meets current NMC recommendations. On successful completion of this programme students will be able to:
• Participate in lifelong learning through self-directed learning.
• Search, analyse and critique the best available evidence to inform nursing practice.
• Develop nursing skills, thus ensuring that at the end of the programme students are fit for practice.
• Problem-solve within a variety of nurse practice settings.
• Provide care that is holistic in nature and incorporates the health for all orientation.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in partnership with patients/clients and other care providers.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate an ethical and professional approach in caring for patients and their families |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of Enquiry Based Learning, students will develop critical thinking skills enabling them to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods. Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Demonstrate an attitude of intellectual curiosity and an appreciation of how active, lifelong learning can benefit patients and themselves. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of Enquiry Based Learning, students will develop critical thinking skills enabling them to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods. Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Demonstrate a respect for patients’ rights, particularly in regard to consent and confidentiality. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of Enquiry Based Learning, students will develop critical thinking skills enabling them to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods. Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Have an appreciation of the duties and responsibilities when caring for patients/families and when dealing with colleagues. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of Enquiry Based Learning, students will develop critical thinking skills enabling them to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods. Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Support the professional development and safe practice of others through peer support, leadership, supervision and teaching. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) students will develop critical thinking skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Demonstrate a commitment to the need for continuing professional development and personal supervision activities in order to enhance knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed for safe and effective nursing practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) students will develop critical thinking skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Apply knowledge of effective inter-professional working practices which respect and utilize the contributions of members of the health and social care team. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) students will develop critical thinking skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Contribute to public protection by creating and maintaining a safe environment of care through the use quality assurance and risk management strategies. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) students will develop critical thinking skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Demonstrate sound clinical judgement across a range of differing professional and care delivery contexts. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) students will develop critical thinking skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Evaluate and document the outcomes of nursing and other interventions. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) students will develop critical thinking skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Present a rationale for the nursing care delivered which takes account of social, cultural, spiritual, legal, political and economic influences. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) students will develop critical thinking skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Apply knowledge and appropriate repertoire of skills indicative of safe nursing practice, based on the best available evidence. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) students will develop critical thinking skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Formulate and document a plan of nursing care, where possible in partnership with patients, clients, their carers, families and friends within a framework of informed consent. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) students will develop critical thinking skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients, clients and communities. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) students will develop critical thinking skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Create and utilise opportunities to promote the health and wellbeing of patients, clients and groups. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) students will develop critical thinking skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate key skills in communication, information retrieval and employability. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of EBL students will develop subject-specific skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Delegate duties to others as appropriate, ensuring they are supervised and monitored. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of EBL students will develop subject-specific skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Engage in, develop and disengage from therapeutic relationships through the use of appropriate communication and interpersonal skills. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of EBL students will develop subject-specific skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Practice in a fair and anti-discriminatory way, acknowledging the differences in beliefs and cultural practices of individuals or groups. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of EBL students will develop subject-specific skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Practice within a legal framework that protects the rights of the patient and client including respect for confidentiality. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of EBL students will develop subject-specific skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Manage one’s self, one’s practice and that of others in accordance with the NMC’s Code and Advisory documents, recognizing one’s ability, competency and limitations. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of EBL students will develop subject-specific skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Ability to manage self, delegate to others, accept responsibility, plan in collaboration with other professionals. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of EBL students will develop transferable skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Use of self, role modelling, information sharing, needs assessment and referral systems. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of EBL students will develop transferable skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Awareness of needs assessment, utilization of risk assessment model/framework. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of EBL students will develop transferable skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Research awareness, literature search skills and evidence based practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of EBL students will develop transferable skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Reading, writing, information retrieval, referencing, analyzing, drug administration. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of EBL students will develop transferable skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Time management, goal and objective setting. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of EBL students will develop transferable skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Problem analysis, creative thinking, decision making, negotiation skills, reflection, evaluation, observation, symptom recognition and referral. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of EBL students will develop transferrable skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Leadership, group facilitation skills, giving and receiving feedback, coping with dynamics within a group, e.g. silence, defence mechanisms. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of EBL students will develop transferable skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Sensitivity, empathy, sympathy, appropriate self-disclosure, conflict management, boundary setting, non-judgemental acceptance. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of EBL students will develop transferable skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
Communication, listening, self-awareness, stress management, self-appraisal, professionalism, teaching/presentation skills. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Through the use of EBL students will develop transferable skills enabling students to take control of their own learning through the following teaching, learning and assessment methods: Methods of Assessment Written examinations |
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 % | ||||||
Health and Wellbeing | NFM1101 | 1 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 0% | 80% | |
Professional Nursing Values | NFM1102 | 1 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 80% | 0% | 20% | |
Evidence Based Nursing 1 | NFM1105 | 1 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 50% | 0% | 50% | |
Practice Module 1 | NFM1104 | 1 | 0 | YES | YES | 18 weeks | N | YES | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
Dimensions of Care in Learning Disabilities Nursing | NLD2101 | 2 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 50% | 0% | 50% | |
Care Delivery in Learning Disabilities Nursing | NLD2102 | 2 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
Evidence Based Nursing 2 | NSY2105 | 2 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 30% | 0% | 70% | |
Practice Module 2 Learning Disabilities | NLD2104 | 2 | 0 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
Management and Leadership | NFY3000 | 3 | 40 | YES | YES | 8 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
Decision Making for Professional Practice | NFY3001 | 3 | 40 | YES | YES | 8 weeks | N | YES | 30% | 0% | 70% | |
Practice Module 3 Learning Disabilities | NLD3003 | 3 | 0 | YES | YES | 26 weeks | N | YES | 0% | 0% | 100% | |
Evidence Based Nursing 3 | NFY3006 | 3 | 40 | YES | YES | 8 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
These modules are available only to students currently completing this programme.