Module Code - Title:
NS5281
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CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN NURSE/MIDWIFE PRESCRIBING 1
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
PF
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module supports the application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice and provides the opportunity to experience practice in a variety of settings to allow
students gain a broad understanding of prescribing practice and interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary team working under the supervision of a medical practitioner. The purpose of the clinical practicum module is to provide learning opportunities that enable students to achieve the professional competence required.
Syllabus:
Gain experience in nurse/midwife prescribing, apply theoretical knowledge to the nurse/midwife prescribing setting. Complete competencies, reflect on decision-making skills essential to nurse/midwife prescribing practice, engage in relevant clinical practice to develop as a prescriber. Experience practice in a variety of settings to allow students gain a broad understanding of prescribing practice and multidisciplinary team working.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Apply principles of holistic care to the role of the nurse/midwife prescriber in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
Determine effective communication processes involved in safe medication management.
Utilise reflective practice, problem solving and clinical decision-making techniques in relation to the prescribing of medicinal products.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate an appreciation of the scope of practice of the nurse/midwife prescriber.
Behave in a professional manner upholding the professional code of conduct.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate development of competence across the domains of competence for nurse/midwife prescribers.
Skillfully perform assessment of patient/client to include history taking and physical examination.
Undertake competency assessments as stipulated.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Teaching and learning will include such methods as mentorship, practicing as a member of the multidisciplinary team, demonstration, clinical based tutorials, ward reports and care plans, log books, self-directed learning, reflection, multidisciplinary team meetings and ward rounds, discussion and group work.
Adult learning theories underpin the module, with a focus on active engagement, social constructivism and self-directed learning, enabling students to become knowledgeable responsible, articulate, proactive, creative and collaborative university graduates.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Gould, J. and Bain, H. (2022)
Principles and Practice of Nurse Prescribing
, London: Learning Matters
Matters
Page, C., Anand, R. and DeWilde, F.
(2021)
Trounce's Clinical Pharmacology for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals, 19th ed.
, London: Elsevier
Bickley, L. (2020)
Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking, 13th ed.
, New York: Lippincott
Other Relevant Texts:
Joint Formulary Committee (2022)
British National Formulary (BNF) 83
, London: Pharmaceutical Press
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
breda.amoloney@ul.ie