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PgDip Specialist Practice District Nursing

COURSE GUIDE

i. Purpose of the Course Guide This course guide is available to you at induction and will be permanently available via 'shuspace' in downloadable online format. Alternative formats may be requested e.g. large print, from the Course leader. The course guide contains information about: ● course structure, course management and quality mechanisms ● scheduling of University-based (academic) and practice learning ● the management, support and organisation of practice learning ● the role of student, practice assessor/practice supervisor, academic and administrative staff ● student support and guidance ● the learning, teaching and assessment strategies ● procedures for handing in and returning work, summary points of the assessment regulations ● academic misconduct, attendance requirements, absence reporting and recovering time following absence ● further links to supplement the information as mentioned above or additional topics as appropriate ii. Our student Charter Our student charter was developed jointly by the University and Sheffield Hallam Students' Union. It is an example of the working partnership which exists between our staff, students and student representatives. The charter embodies our commitment to delivering a high-quality student experience and sets out the expectations and responsibilities we have for our community of students and staff. A copy of the current University Student Charter can be found at here iii. Attendance Statement The following statement has been agreed to communicate the University's expectations on student attendance and to encourage you to gain the most from the planned learning activities on your course. It is essential that all students take responsibility for their learning by engaging fully with their course and that as a minimum students should: ● 100% attendance on this course to meet NMC requirements; ● Students are required to sign the register of attendance for each session ● attend punctually all scheduled and timetabled learning and teaching activities and sessions, unless unable to do so for reasons of illness or other extenuating circumstances; ● engage with and participate in all learning activities; ● submit all assessments by scheduled hand in dates; ● attend all scheduled assessments reflect on and act on feedback on assessed work;

Vi. TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page 1 Welcome 4 A Message from Head of Nursing & Midwifery 4 A message from your Course Leaders 5 A message from your Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union Education Officer

2 Course Information 6 Aims & Objectives 6 Contact Information 9 Course Timetable 14 Course Outline & Module Structure 15 Opportunities for Work based Learning 20 Learning Resources 23 Course Specific Information 30 Support Arrangements 35 3 How to get most out of your course 40 Educational Philosophy & Framework 40 The Students Union & Representatives System 48 Audio Recording Lectures & Other Teaching Sessions 49 4 Academic Integrity, Fairness 50 Keeping Your Course Up to Date 52 Extenuating Circumstances Appeals, Complaints & Student Conduct

5 What Other Students Said About The University And The Course

1.WELCOME

1.1 A Message from Head of Nursing Dear Students I am delighted to welcome you to the Department of Nursing and Midwifery where you will study your PgDip Specialist Practice District Nursing qualification. Over the forthcoming months I hope that you will be able to spend time reflecting on your practice and developing a range of new skills which will equip you for the exciting challenges you will meet within the practice environment. The staff working on the programme are keen to ensure that you maximise the learning opportunities that you have access to at Sheffield Hallam University and whilst they acknowledge that you are all independent learners they will be available to provide support and guidance to you throughout this next year of study. I do hope you take time to familiarise yourself with the contents, not only of the guide, but of the module guidance and assessment regulations to ensure that your progress and success is achieved whilst you study with us. Please do feel that you can contact one of the Specialist Practice District Nursing team or me should you wish to give feedback on your learning experience. I look forward to meeting you during your time in the department and wish you every success during your programme of study. Toni Schwarz Head of Nursing and Midwifery

2. COURSE INFORMATION

2.1 Aims and Objectives

This course aims to develop specialist skills in the field of contemporary district nursing practice. This will equip you to lead and manage multi-professional teams recognising the complexity of operating within integrated environments and the need for interdependent decision- making in order to develop evidence based personalised care, empowering service users and promoting self-care. You will enhance and develop your leadership skills and foster excellence in practice, through the development of detailed knowledge and evidence based care, in order to meet the NMC (2001) Standards for Specialist Practice. You will develop personal resilience as an autonomous and independent decision maker, caring for people in their own homes and other environments, in situations that are often complex and unpredictable. This will enable flexibility to be employable by a range of organisations. Course Level Outcomes for Main Award 3.1 Knowledge and Understanding* 3.1.1 Critically analyse the key principles and the role of specialist practice- district nursing in the context of care policy and collaborative working 3.1.2 Generate and justify an appropriate evidence base to underpin the determinants of population health (the social, political and economic influences) and discover health need to target resources to those with the greatest need 3.1.3 Critically synthesise information in order to deliver seamless services which support and protect vulnerable individuals, groups and communities with acute and long term conditions, enabling effective transition between hospital and community care, mental and physical health care services. 3.1.4 Critically evaluate, apply and justify key management and leadership theory underpinning community specialist practice, demonstrating resilience and autonomy whilst maintaining high quality and compassionate nursing

3.1.5 Construct and deconstruct the use of relevant social, psychological and biological theory to inform practice which enhances the physical and mental health of individuals, families, carers, groups and communities 3.1.6 Critically appraise the dynamics of collaborative working, particularly in relation to improving the outcomes of clients with complex and unpredictable care needs 3.2 Intellectual Skills 3.2.1 Critically analyse and interpret health data about the needs of individuals, families and communities 3.2.2 Use advanced clinical reasoning and inquiry to devise arguments in order to solve problems, using ideas and techniques which are at the forefront of district nursing practice . 3.2.3 Critically appraise and apply relevant underpinning theory, ethical and legal principles, to develop a reasoned and informed approach to the planning, management and evaluation of care at, or closer to home. 3.2.4 Critically evaluate team dynamics and the role of the District Nurse Specialist practitioner in leadership and collaboration, within the evolving context of integrated health and social care. 3.2.5 Apply an analytical approach, and justify the safe and effective distribution of workload, recognising the unpredictable and complex nature of district nursing 3.3 Subject-specific and/or Professional/Practical Skills 3.3.1 Develop and enhance your critical thinking leadership skills to foster excellence in practice, influence care delivery and transform service provision to meet the needs of individuals and populations. 3.3.2 Critically assess, plan, implement and evaluate practice incorporating the principles of self-care, person-centred care and public health to deliver high quality, efficient services 3.3.3 Use and critically appraise appropriate frameworks to underpin consultation, clinical examination, and diagnostic procedures recognising and acting within limits of your competence and authority

An integrated educational approach, which recognises the relative merits of learning in both academic and work environments, allows students incrementally to build their confidence and competence in both theoretical and practical aspects of practice. Students are enabled to develop skills of reflective, person-centred practice, artistry in practice and the sound use of professional judgment in support of best practice. Learning and teaching strategies serve to enhance students’ ability to engage with different modes of learning and encourage continuity in the process of life-long learning. Skills of evaluation and inquiry equip students to be active in research in order to further develop their practice. Confidence in using information technology enables students to engage widely in developments in education, research and practice. 2.2 Contact Information Faculty Health and Wellbeing Department Nursing and Midwifery Postal Address Collegiate Crescent Campus, Sheffield, S10 2BP RWB Helpdesk (Reception / Assignment submission) Robert Winston Building (RWB), 13 - 15 Broomhall Rd, Collegiate Campus, Sheffield, S10 2BP T: 0114 225 5564 Course Administrators email NursingandMidwifery@shu.ac.uk Student absence form link Student Absence Form Student Support Services HWB SSA team Unihub

Student Support Advisor John Sanders email : HallamHelp@shu.ac.uk https://www.shu.ac.uk/myhallam/help-and- support or Tel 0114 225 2222 Course Teaching Team Course Leader Job Share Abi White MSc Health Care Ed, BA (Hons), CSP,RN Q301 Parkholme T: (0114) 225 5465 E: a.white@shu.ac.uk Course Leader Job Share Angela Thompson MSc Health Care Ed, BA (Hons), RGN, DN, Independent Non- Medical Prescriber Q301 Parkholme T: (0114) 225 6505 E: a.thompson@shu.ac.uk Lecturer Julie Marshall MSc Health Professional Education, BA(Hons)Community Health Care Nursing, RN, Independent Non- Medical Prescriber L201 College House T: (0114) 2254358 E: Julie.Marshall@shu.ac.uk

How do I contact members of staff?

E-Mail All members of staff are contactable via e-mail. Please email you’re your student email account. Details of addresses are found on the module sites (Shuspace) and in the Introducing the Course Team section. There is also an email directory on shuspace on the IT Services site. Team members aim to respond within 5 working days, unless a longer period is indicated by an ‘out-of-office’ message. Phone All members of staff are available via telephone and have voice mail for messages. Please refer to the Introducing the Course Team for a list of telephone extensions. Main Reception Robert Winston Building The main reception is in the Robert Winston Building (RWB), 11-15 Broomhall Road, Sheffield, S 2BP. RWB Reception Telephone: (0114) 225 5564 (fax 2394) Reporting Absence If you are reporting an absence (authorized/unauthorized/sick) Please follow this link Student Absence Form Submitting Course work or General enquiries Course work will be submitted online via shuspace. RWB Helpdesk details for general enquiries: Tel: (0114) 225 5564 How will staff contact me? Shuspace Announcement Shuspace is used to communicate information of pertinence to your modules or the course. There is a module site for each of the modules in addition to a course site. Changes to lecture times or rooms are most likely to be posted on Shuspace, so it is your responsibility to check the site regularly.

Communication with the Student Support Team Student Support Advisers You are allocated your own Student Support Adviser (SSA) to offer you support and guidance on a variety of topics related to your course or personal wellbeing. If you need help, you can go to any Hallam Help Point and attend the Student Support Adviser drop- in which runs every day between 9:30-12:30 and 1:30-3:30 in Owen Building (Level 5) and Collegiate Library. Note: you may not see your named SSA at a drop-in. If you wish to make an appointment with your named SSA, you can do this by booking on UniHub or at any Hallam Help Point. There are 11 Hallam Help points across the University (at collegiate there are three - based in the Library, heart of the campus and Robert Winston helpdesk) who will support their query. Hallam Help have access to services across the University such as Disabled Student Support and Wellbeing services and Student Funding.

10 - May ** ** LTC Presentation (P.T liaison day 2) (^43) 17 - May AP 44 24 - May CP1 *^ *CTNL (^45) 31 - May CP (^46) 07 - Jun CP (^47) 14 - Jun CP4^ *^ PAD hand-in- electronic (^48) 21 - Jun CP 49 28 - Jun CP^6 *Uni Final Day^ *PAD hand copy -in-^ Hard 50 05 - Jul CP^7 (^51) 12 - Jul CP8 (^) * *e-maintain competence Academic Days = 100 ; Practice = 100 days; Holidays = 20 days THEORY Scheduled teaching learning activities THEORY Independent guided study Practice^ Hol / BH

2.4 Course Timetable

Modules (20 20 - 2021 ) Module Leader Credits

Semester

Delivery

1. Fundamentals of District Nursing Angela Thompson 15

2. Advancing District Nursing Practice Abi White 30

3. The Enhanced Critically Thinking Nurse Leader Anita McCrum 15

4. Evidence Based Approaches to Long Term Conditions Julie Marshall 15

5. Nurse Prescribing Felister Heeley 15

6. Research Methods for Practice tbc 15

7. Enhancing Quality of Services through Effective Collaborative Practice Deanna Taylor 15

2.5 Course Outline & Module Structure

This course embraces the principles of integrated working and delivers education through multi-disciplinary approaches. The distinct principles of District Nursing practice will also be gained through the practice learning experience. You will also be supported by discipline specific seminars and tutorials by District Nursing Lecturers. This course leads to the academic award of Pg Dip Specialist Practice District Nursing qualification and the related professional outcomes (Specialist Practice

modules and achieve all the practice learning outcomes (evidenced in the practice assessment document). If you leave the Specialist Practice District Nursing course prior to completing these, they will either be awarded academic credit for CPD or, if you have accrued sufficient credit (60 credits), be awarded with the Post graduate certificate in Community Practice. But will not be eligible for the recordable qualification- Specialist Practice District Nurse. Because the Nurse Prescribing (V100) module is an integral part of the Specialist practice course, students not completing the course will be unable (as per NMC regulations) to upload the prescribing qualification to the NMC and will therefore be unable to prescribe. Nurses undertaking preparation as a Community Practitioner Nurse Prescriber (V100) as part of the Specialist Practice District Nursing Course must record the full Specialist Practice District Nursing programme of preparation within 5 years of the identified start of the course; in a case where a student interrupts their Specialist Practice District Nursing studies the Course providers must ensure that the students’ knowledge and skills remain valid to enable them to achieve the proficiencies set by the NMC, and if necessary repeat some or all, of the prescribing preparation and assessment. For the exit award, Pg Dip you will be required to complete all the specified core modules. If you exit the programme prior to completing these, you will be awarded academic credit for CPD. In summary, the Specialist Practice District Nursing Pg Dip course is a post registration programme in which;

● Students are engaged in a combination of University-based and practice learning for a total of 44 weeks full time. ● The balance between practice and theory in the programme is 50% practice and 50% theory across the whole programme, 100% attendance is required. ● Practice placements occur as a combination of block and regular day placements. Alternative practice experiences are negotiated with the student's practice assessor and would normally be spent in a different placement or organisational setting. This culminates in a consolidation block of practice lasting 8 weeks at the end of the programme. ● University-based modules deliver 15 credits each according to the amount of prescribed learning they contain ● University-based and practice learning experiences are effectively combined in order to achieve the learning outcomes for the programme as a whole. ● Students will be assigned to a practice assessor and practice supervisor within the health organisation