Nursing is primarily a practice-based professions whereby knowledge is both generated from and applied to practice. Clinical practicum 1 facilitates the consolidation, integration and application of theory within practice. The module includes a theoretical and practical element and incorporates Clinical Contact time completed by students as part of their normal working hours across the academic year as a requirement to complete a Nursing Specialist level 9 Programme. Within the theoretical component students consider the six domains of professional nursing practice (NMBI, 2016) and the core concepts of specialist practice (NCPDNM, 2008). Through practice-based preceptorship students gain the opportunity to develop clinical competence within their specialist practice environment at an advanced beginner level. The inclusion of this module takes cognisance of the recommendations of the nursing professional and regulatory body (NMBI), and this module is linked to Clinical Practicum 2 (NS6402).

Professional practice domains, consultancy, clinical focus, research and audit, education and training, advocacy. Person-centeredness, reflection, personal and professional development. Professionalism, ethical practice, holistic care, interpersonal relationships, organisation and management of care. Core concepts of specialist practice.

On successful completion of this module students will be able to: Critically reflect on practice. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the wider organisational context in which nurses practice. Critically evaluate the role of the nurse in educative/supportive interventions. Critically discuss the concept of consultancy at specialist practice level.

On successful completion of this module students will be able to: Discuss the role of the specialist nurse. Demonstrate an appreciation of the concept and process of reflection within the nurse specialist role. Demonstrate an understanding and value the significance of patient advocacy at specialist practice level.

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Teaching and learning will include such methods as: lectures, discussions, group work, self-directed learning, recommended reading, reflection, seminars, small group teaching, enquiry based learning, case scenarios, workshops utilising audio-visual aids and learner management systems such as Moodle and clinical preceptorship. The module is based on current evidence based literature and practice in nursing and incorporating relevant national and international health policy and research.