NUR-40037 - Module Specification
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

This 60 credit, level 7 module, follows a work-based learning direction. It is structured to take into account a number of factors affecting education and professional role development for health-care professionals to embody an emphasis on the researching professional as a reflective practitioner. This module is grounded in professional practice and will offer you the opportunity to negotiate, design, implement and evaluate the effectiveness upon service of an advanced work-based project. This will inform the development of professional practice, significantly contribute to service enhancement and contribute to your continuing professional development.
The specific focus will be negotiated based on your particular professional interests as demonstrated within their professional portfolio, in conjunction with their work-based facilitator and the academic supervisor. It promotes an opportunity for you to demonstrate critical and creative thinking through your approach to practice-based initiatives.
The module will be underpinned by the work-based learning philosophy, which will be incorporated as a stimulating and challenging approach.

To provide the opportunity to develop Masters level research skills through the execution of a professional practice based initiative that falls within the realms of the individual's professional responsibility. The approach to this work-based project will enable the student to negotiate, design, implement and evaluate the effectiveness on service of the project.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Conduct and critically review and appraise a work-based project in relation to project conception, delivery and the implementation strategy.: 1
Demonstrate a high level of judgement in the selection of appropriate information gathering methods and implement and evaluate these rigorously.: 1
Critically evaluate and reassess results and techniques during the enquiry period (as appropriate), demonstrating evidence of advanced methods of analysis and a high level of skill in their execution.: 1
Critically reflect upon the advanced work-based practice project and synthesise understanding from this process.: 1
Display evidence of critical analysis, independence of thought and an understanding of advanced concepts and methods related to research and independent enquiry.: 1

Study hours

A blended learning strategy comprised of: Direct tutor contact, to include seminar activities, group discussions, KLE activities, face-to-face tutorials, practice based facilitator tutorials to support work based project and 1-1 supervision

School Rules

Hold current first level Professional Registration with a relevant regulatory body e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC); Health Professional Council (HPC); General Social Care Council (GSCC).
Have an identified work-based facilitator within their practice area, who will support and guide their development throughout this module and their Masters programme.

Description of Module Assessment