Modiwl NLA-2001:
Developing as a nurse (LD)
Developing as a nurse (Learning disability) 2023-24
NLA-2001
2023-24
School Of Medical And Health Sciences
Module - Semester 2
30 credits
Module Organiser:
Dilwyn Roberts
Overview
The application of an individual person-centered perspective to heath and well being
Empowerment for health and well-being / shared decision making / co-production in care in relation to working with people with a learning disability.
Promoting the health and wellbeing in relation to people with a learning disability in relation to bio/psycho/social areas of health (including sexuality and relationships)
Application of models of health promotion in relation to promoting the health of people with a learning disability
Health inequalities in relation to people with a learning disability.
Vulnerability in relation to the health and wellbeing of people with a learning disability.
Safeguarding across the lifespan and the role of the nurse in safeguarding.
Advocacy and the role of the nurse as the advocate.
Social prescribing
Communication methods including augmentative communication
Cultural and language sensitivity,
Interprofessional working and Teamwork.
Emotional kindness
Fundamentals of care: e.g. diet, nutrition, fluid balance.
Role of the nurse in promoting and maintaining global health Millennium goals (WHO) across the lifespan.
Feasibility, development, implementation, de-implementation and evaluation of new and emerging nursing roles and services through awareness of political influences, finance and resources in business cases for change.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Grades: D- to D+ Understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and the outcomes being assessed. Students will be required to achieve a minimum of D- grade in the assignment to in order to pass.
-good -Grades: C- to C+ Good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and the outcomes being assessed. Very Good Grades: B- to B+ A very good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and the outcomes being assessed
-excellent -Grades: A- to A* Excellent understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and the outcomes being assessed.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply evidence of care management to person-centred care for people with learning disabilities
- Debate a range of contemporary issues in learning disability nursing within the health and social care context.
- Demonstrate knowledge of pathophysiology relevant to learning disability nursing.
- Formulate a person centred care plan within learning disability nursing.
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
LD Care Plan
Weighting
20%
Due date
24/06/2024
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Reflection or Presentation
Weighting
80%
Due date
26/06/2024