The Principles of Nursing Practice has two significant elements: professional and caring practice and understanding biological and psychological aspects of human health and illness. The first element centres on professionalism, lawful and ethical practice which are fundamental to the effective provision of holistic nursing practice. Alongside this, the module has been designed to develop knowledge which is central to effective assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic interventions. This will incorporate anatomy and physiology, behavioural sciences and holistic planning to inform person-centred assessments and care provision for individuals across the life span.
A hybrid approach to teaching delivery for this module will involve recorded online lectures accompanied by interactive seminars and small group tutorials to facilitate learning around the subjects addressed in the lectures and seminars and to provide for formative practice in preparation for the assessments.
As part of the teaching delivery a service user is invited in to discuss living with their condition and the impact nurses have had on their managing their condition and supporting them and their family.
This module has two summative assessments: a presentation and an unseen exam.