AU4S042 - Advanced Clinical Practice Project 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: AU4S042
Module Title: Advanced Clinical Practice Project
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Community and Professional Practice Nursing
Faculty Sub Group: Professional Nursing Practice
Module Leader: Cheryl Phillips
Module Team: Paul Burrows, Bridie Jones, David O'Neill, Meirion Williams, Sara Morgan, Mark Davies, Lauren Jones, Mark Davies
First Intended Intake: SEP 2019 Final Year of Intake: 2024
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100290 - nursing
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2019
Valid To 31 Aug 2025

Module Aims

To engage in in-depth analysis), evaluation and synthesis) of a diverse range of evidence related to relevant to a practice issue.

To examine its application) to practice environments.

To develop strategies for role and service development and quality enhancement.

Content Summary

The focus of this module will be negotiated with the student in conjunction with their supervising tutor.

It should address aspects of the 4 pillars of Advanced Practice i.e. clinical practice, leadership, education, research methods, and should aim to address strategic influences on service provision relevant to the student’s area of practice.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 10
Seminar 14
Tutorial 20
Project supervision 4
Independent Study 140
Directed Study 12
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate critical analysis and synthesis of the current research evidence base and Advanced Practice drivers and consider this in relation to leadership and change
LO2 Critically explore advanced practice in context of role and project topic seeking to challenge boundaries of practice and to identify change to enhance quality and standards of service delivery

Module Requisites

Code Title Requisite Type
MOD011085 Evidence Based Advanced Practice pre-requisite
MOD010853 Influences on Practice pre-requisite
MOD005296 Clinical Skills 1 pre-requisite
MOD005297 Clinical Skills 2 pre-requisite
MOD002442 Clinical Conditions 1 pre-requisite
MOD002443 Clinical Conditions 2 pre-requisite
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Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Oral Assessment (CW) Presentation (CW) 1 Oral presentation in relation to advanced practice role 15 N/A 30 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Essay (CW) 1 Essay that critically explores advanced practice in the context of leadership, change and service delivery 0 3500 70 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Presentation (CW) 1
Essay (CW) 1

Reading List

Hewitt-Taylor, J. (2013)Understanding and Managing Change in Healthcare: A Step-by-Step Guide MacMillan Palgrave

Larson, J.A. (2015) Organizational and Process Reengineering: Approaches for Health Care Transformation

Shore, D. (2014) Launching and Leading Change Initiatives in Health Care Organizations: Managing Successful Projects Jossey–Bass Public Health

Spires, C. (2016) Project management for the advanced practice nurse. Springer Publishing Company.

Warr J & McSherry R (2010) Implementing excellence in your health care organization: managing, leading and collaborating Open University Press

Additional recommended resources (free but some may require registration for full access)

www.nice.org.uk

https://www.ncepod.org.uk/

http://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/Tools/ProjectPlanningForm.aspx

http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/page/70349