AU4S048 - Developing proficiency to inform decision making in the practice environment 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: AU4S048
Module Title: Developing proficiency to inform decision making in the practice environment
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty Sub Group: Operational Policing
Module Leader: Steven Hamer
Module Team: Marcelle Dossantos, Michelle Thomas, Lauren Jones, Emmajane Watkins, Clare Churcher, Bethan Kent, Filipa Machado, Rachel O'Neill
First Intended Intake: SEP 2020 Final Year of Intake: 2025
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 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2021
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To enable the student to develop a critical approach in practice to inform decision making based on the application of professional, legal, ethical frameworks

Content Summary

The content of this module will be applied across all fields of practice. The module will explore the following themes:

The Code (2018) and concepts of professionalism
Professional accountability the professional, legal and ethical duty of care. The duty of candour

Confidentiality, record keeping and reporting. Raising concerns and whistle blowing. Complaint processes, conflict resolution, processes of communication

Human Rights – conceptual & legislative dimensions, upholding the rights of people across the age continuum

The Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, deprivation of liberty/liberty protection standards and the implications for person centred care

The life/death debate across the lifespan,

Organ and tissue donation protocols
Advanced expressions of choice and consent, advanced directives, lasting power of attorney

Frameworks for legal and ethical decision-making across all fields of practice

Autonomy, choice, consent & capacity

Duty of Care, standard of care and legal definition of care

Safeguarding and vulnerability, deprivation of liberty and legislative frameworks relating to field of practice

Recognising and preventing discrimination, promoting diversity and equality

The political/socioeconomic factors driving health and social care policy and legislation at global, national, and local levels.

Principles of health politics and economics and their relevance to resource allocation in health and social care settings

Practice learning components:
Preparation for practice, roles and responsibility of the student
Principles of reflective practice
Development of nursing procedural skills as identified in NMC (2018) Annex B
Personal health and wellbeing, developing resilience

The development of communication and relationship management skills as identified in NMC (2018) proficiencies Annex A

Developing political awareness and influencing skills

Overview of Practice requirements and assessment for Part 2 of the programme Working effectively with

Practice Supervisors and Assessors

Preparation for In point Assessments 2

Principles of dose calculations in relation to medicine management relating to specified field of practice

Principles of lifelong learning

This module includes 787.5 hours of practice learning experience

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 15
Seminar 20
Independent Study 85
Directed Study 60
Active/Simulation Based 20
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To achieve all practice requirements as identified within the Practice Assessment Document for part 2 the programme.
LO2 Critically evaluate professional, legal and ethical issues on safe practice across fields of practice
LO3 Evidence depth of knowledge and understanding of the safe administration of medicines related to intended field of practice

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Practical Assessment (CW) Practical Coursework 1 Achievement of all practice requirements as identified within the Practice Assessment Document for part 2 of the programme 0 N/A 0 No 40
Set Exercise - Time Constrained (EX) Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 The safe administration of medicines using safe medicate related to field of practice – pass of 100% 120 N/A 0 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Student Choice 1 EITHER Onsite Closed Book Examination 2hrs OR Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 20min 120 N/A 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Practical Coursework 1
Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1
Student Choice 1

Reading List

Avery, G. (2016) Law and Ethics in Nursing and Healthcare: An Introduction (2nd Edition). Sage. London

Aston, L. Wakefield, J. Mcfowne, R. (2010) The student nurse guide to decision making in practice, Sage. London

Beauchamp, T. L. Childress, J. F. (2013) Principles of Biomedical Ethics (7th Edition). Oxford University press. Oxford

Bulman, C. Schultz, S. (2013) Reflective Practice in Nursing (5th Edition). Wiley-Blackwell. Chichester

Dougherty, L., Sque, M., & Crouch, R. (2012). Decision-making processes used by nurses during intravenous drug preparation and administration. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68(6), 1302–1311

Griffiths, R. Dowie, I. (2019) Dimond’s Legal Aspects of Nursing (8th Edition). Pearson. Harlow.

Herring, J. (2018) Medical Law and Ethics (7th Edition). Oxford University Press. Oxford

Hutton, M. (2009) Essential Calculation Skills for nurses, Midwives and Healthcare Practitioners. Open University Press. Glasgow:

Jackson, E. (2016) Medical Law (4th Edition). Oxford University Press. Oxford

Kahn man, D. (2012) Thinking Fast and Slow. London: Penguin Books

Klein, G., Calderwood, R., & Clinton-Cirocco, A. (2010). Rapid decision making on the fire ground: The original study plus a postscript. Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, 4(3), 186–209.

Langley, C. and Perrie, Y. (2015) Maths Skills for Pharmacy: Unlocking pharmaceutical calculations. Oxford University Press. Oxford

Malone, T (2019) Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: A practical guide: Terminology, Communities and Dignity. Art, Tea and Human Rights. Independent publisher. London

Morris, A. E. Jones, M. A. (2017) Blackstone’s Statutes on Medical Law (9th Edition). Oxford University Press. Oxford

Nibbelink and Brewer (2018) Decision-making in nursing practice: An integrative literature review. England, Blackwell Scientific Publications ;Journal Of Clinical Nursing,Vol.27 (5-6), p.917

Standing, M. (2017) Clinical Judgement and Decision Making in Nursing (3rd edition), Sage. London.

Snape, J. Watt, G. (2010) How to Moot: A Student Guide to Mooting. Oxford University Press. Oxford

Reed, S. (2015) Successful Portfolios for Nursing Students. Learning Matters. London

Adult Texts
Deveterre, R, (2016) Practical Decision Making in Health Care Ethics: Cases, Concepts, and the Virtue of Prudence, (4th Edition). Georgetown University Press. Washington.
Young, S. Pitcher, B (2016) Medicines management for nurses at a glance. Wiley Blackwell. London.

Child Texts
Blair, K (2015) Medicines management in children’s nursing. Sage. London
Hendrick, J. (2010) Law & Ethics in Children’s Nursing. Wiley-Blackwell. Chichester

Learning Disability Texts
Barber C, (2015) Caring for People with a Learning Disability, A guide for non-specialist nurses, Lantern Publishing Limited. London
Priest, H., Gibbs, M. (2000) Mental Health Care for People with Learning Disabilities. Churchill Livingston. London

Mental Health Texts
Barber, P. Brown, R. Martin, D. (2019) Mental Health Law in England and Wales: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals (4th Edition) Learning Matters. London:
Herring, J. (2018) Medical Law and Ethics (7th Edition). Oxford University Press. Oxford
Murphy, R. Wales, P. (2013) Mental Health Law in Nursing. Learning Matters. London.