Applied Life Sciences for Advancing Clinical Nursing
10 ECTS
Applied Life Sciences for Advancing Clinical Nursing
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Module Description
In this module, students will refresh their knowledge about the main systems of the body and human development.
They will learn in depth about the physiological processes in the body and how the body maintains optimum balance. They will also learn about common diagnostic tests and associated treatment plans. This will include key medication groups, how they work, and issues relevant for safe medication practice.
They will consider how this knowledge can inform safe, effective, evidence-based nursing care planning in relation to their chosen speciality area and/or other area/s of nursing practice.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course will hold a:
- Applicants are required to be qualified nurses.
- Applicants are required to hold a full bachelor’s in Nursing with a minimum of 2:1 or 2:2 classification (First-Class Honours, Upper Second-Class Honours, Second-Class Honours).
- For those nurses who hold a foreign qualification, an IELTS 6.0 will be requested at admission stage.
In the case of mature students who do not possess all the formal required academic qualifications, then the RPL process could be applied such that if evidence of equivalent learning is found then the applicant could still be accepted in the course.
Such RPL process will subject applicants to an interview held with a board of experts within the field, chosen specifically by IDEA College, so as to verify their experiences and prior learning.
Target Audience
This programme targets:
- Qualified nurses holding a full bachelor’s in Nursing.
Career Paths
The programme prepares for positions such as and not limited to:
- This Degree aims to equip qualified nurses with the knowledge and skills needed to advance their own nursing practice in a defined speciality and/or in other area/s following a generic route.
How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Mini Studies
- Modular Assessment
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The Modular (formative and summative assessment tasks) may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Module Intake Dates
TBA 2025
Learning Outcomes
Competences
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
- Critically analyse the structure of the human body and basic processes of human physiology.
- Appraise common diagnostic tests used in their chosen speciality area and/or other area/s and articulate how these inform treatment/care plans.
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of physiological principles of pharmacology to inform safe medication practice in their chosen speciality area of nursing practice and/or other area/s.
- Critically appraise the principles of genetics and processes of repair and replication of cells.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the bio-physical basis of health and its application to advanced clinical nursing assessment and care planning.
Knowledge
By the end of the module/unit, the students will be able to:
- Critically discuss common conditions found in their chosen speciality and/or other area/s.
- Navigate body systems: Respiratory system, circulatory systems, nervous systems, gastrointestinal system, immune system.
- Critically appraise the important role of homeostasis, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics in the treatment of conditions commonly found in their chosen speciality and/or other area/s.
- Thoroughly analyse the principles of genetics and the ethics of genomics practice.
- Know how to identify tests required for diagnosis and associated treatment plans for common conditions found in their chosen speciality and/or other area/s.
Skills
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Critically assess common conditions in their area of specialisation and/or other area/s.
- Apply advanced knowledge of body systems.
- Practice evidence-based practice in relation to nursing care in their chosen speciality and/or other area/s.
- Analyse the ethical application of genomic practice in relation to their chosen speciality area of practice and/or other area/s.
- Be able to conduct a thorough analysis to determine the tests required for a patient’s diagnosis.
- Contribute to and participate in the creation of appropriate treatment plans for common conditions identified in their chose speciality and/or other area/s.
- Inform safe medication practice in their chosen speciality area of nursing practice and/or other area/s.
Module-Specific Learner Skills
The learner will be able to:
- Present own discussion and developments in a logical and organised manner through approaches of critical feedback and self-reflection.
- Engage with peers and/or team members to share and reflect on own development.
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences
The learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the online learning platform to find assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials, etc.