Module Code - Title:
NM6011
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ADVANCED PRACTICE DECISION MAKING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The module aims to provide the practitioner with the opportunity to analyse, reflect upon and refine the role and develop the expertise necessary to function as an advanced nurse/midwife practitioner. The practice theory practice interface all elements in developing self and practice in expanding clinical decision-making abilities and practice.
Syllabus:
Case management theoretical perspectives. Advancing practice, scope of practice, critical thinking, clinical reasoning and judgment informing assessment. Analysis of the role of advanced practitioner. Case management integrating knowledge of pathological processes within decision making. Ethics, standards of care, empathy, compassion, cultural competence, interpersonal communication, person centred care. Health care reform and future service delivery. Analysis of choices in promoting protecting and developing a culture of openness in decision making in partnership with individuals and groups. Proactive and responsive outcome care approaches using standards of care; evidence based strategies. Autonomy, advocacy and empowerment, self care practices underpinning higher capabilities within expert practice.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
At the end of this module students will be able to:
Design case management algorithms combining quality assurance standards, evidence based practice, and clinical guidelines to support decision analysis.
Integrate advanced pathology and pathophysiology in diagnostic reasoning and case management.
Discuss ethical principles informing clinical reasoning and judgment within decision making.
Apply advanced health assessment and communication techniques in decision-making processes.
Evaluate external stimuli that determine direction of the advanced nurse/midwife practitioner role in the delivery of quality patient care.
Explore the use of an evidence-based evaluation framework in the context of the advanced nurse/midwife practitioner role.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
At the end of this module students will be able to:
Demonstrate an appreciation of the professional role of the advanced nurse/ midwife practitioner combining nursing/midwifery frameworks with standards of practice.
Value the importance self-care management practices in the role of advanced nurse/midwife practice.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The learning experiences are designed to be interactive in nature, interweaving theory and practice through blended learning technology including podcasts individual and peer group dialogue and reflection informed by national and international literature.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Tracy,M.F., O'Grady,E.T., Phillips,S.J. (2022)
Hamric & Hanson's Advanced Practice Nursing An Integrative Approach 7th Ed
, Philadelphia: Elsevier -
Jefford, E. and Jomeen, J. (2020)
Empowering Decision-Making in Midwifery: a Global Perspective
, London: Routledge
Alfaro-Le Fevre, R. (2017)
Critical Thinking, Clinical Reasoning, and Clinical Judgment: A Practical Approach, 6th Edition.
, Philadelphia: Elsevier
DeNisco, SM (2024)
Advanced Practice Nursing 5th ed
, Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett
Johns, C. (2022)
Becoming a Reflective Practitioner, 6th ed.
, London: Wiley-Blackwell
Kidner, M. (2022)
Successful Advanced Practice Nurse Role: Transition A Structured Process to Developing Professional Identity through Role Transition
, New York: Springer
McGee, P. C. Inman, I. (2019)
Advanced Practice in Health Care: Dynamic Development in Nursing and Allied Health Professions (Advanced Healthcare Practice), 4th ed
, New York: Wiley-Blackwell
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. (2017)
Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements
, Dublin: NMBI
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. (2018)
Advanced Practice (Midwifery) Standards and Requirements
, Dublin: NMBI
Other Relevant Texts:
International Council of Nurses (2020)
Guidelines on Advanced Practice nursing.
, Geneva: ICN
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. (2021)
Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives
, Dublin: NMBI
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
cora.lunn@ul.ie