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NUR-40077 - Module Specification
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 22 December 2024

NUR-40077 - Advanced Clinical Decision Making
Coordinator: Jane Jervis Tel: +44 1782 7 38134
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 556723

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

Aimed at healthcare professionals working in advanced level practice roles, this module will challenge you to critically reflect on your current practice. The opportunity to explore the associated theoretical models will develop your expertise in consultation, clinical reasoning and clinical decision making within your field of practice.

Aims
This module will enable you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the processes involved in advanced decision making, increase your ability to formulate and justify clinical decisions, apply appropriate interventions and plans within complex clinical environments, and to work effectively in an advanced role within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/nur-40077/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Apply a critical understanding of theoretical models of decision-making and how they apply to patient, service user and carer needs: 1
Critically explore the decision-making processes used in their area of practice that are underpinned by evidence, sound clinical judgment and an ethical stance: 1
Identify and critically evaluate the rational or non-rational processes used by self and others when making clinical decisions: 1
Effectively demonstrate advanced decision-making utilising a systematic approach: 1

Study hours

A blended learning strategy has been devised:
Active learning hours = 100 hours. This includes direct teaching providing a range of approaches including lead lectures, case discussions, workshops, personal tutorials, preparation for assessment and pre-reading prior to classes, and assessment (conducted as peer presentations).
50 hours are provided for independent study. This provides time for collaborative inter-professional working with other MSc students and clinicians in the workplace.

School Rules

Holds current professional registration with a relevant regulatory body and a relevant clinical role.

Description of Module Assessment

1: Presentation weighted 100%
Presentation


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Last Updated: 22 December 2024