Professional and Academic Skills and Knowledge 2 module (NU20203)

You will enhance your academic, professional, and digital literacy skills. These are needed to study at a degree level and to become a registered nurse.

This module is a continuation of the 1st year module of the same name. It builds on the skills you have been studying.

What you will learn

In this module you will:

• further develop your understanding of evidence-based practice and healthcare research.
• learn about the application of principles and approaches to improving quality and safety
• apply the Nursing and Midwifery Council principles. You will learn more about becoming a registered nurse, and the implications for you as a student

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• understand quality improvement principles, tools, and methods
• understand and apply the principles and tools for managing risk and patient safety
• identify and use a range of evidence-based learning and teaching strategies. This will allow you to facilitate your own learning and that of others
• explain a range of evidence-based healthcare research methods
• discuss the concepts of professional accountability and responsibility

Assignments / assessment

• 750-word essay (60%)
• final multiple choice question exam (40%)

Teaching methods / timetable

• lectures (online, at the beginning of the block)
• tutorials (weekly, one hour)