Nursing Studies (for overseas nurses) BSc (Hons)

Course content What will you study?

Here is an overview of current modules available on this course. Regular updates may mean that exact module titles may differ.

BNSI3003: Nursing Research - 20 credits

Module outline - This module is designed to facilitate the development of knowledge and understanding of the research process. It provides an opportunity to explore the research process and establish the ability to critically evaluate research and its relevance to practice.
What will I learn? - Theoretical underpinnings of research: philosophies and paradigms, the research process, data collection methods, ethics/research governance, data analysis, critical appraisal of published literature, data presentation and putting research into practice.
Assessment - The assignment will be a 3,000 word essay that critically examines a piece of health care research. The essay should demonstrate an understanding of the research process and present a thorough critique, based upon clearly identified and appropriate literary evidence.

BSNI3007 - Person Centred Assessment in Clinical Practice - 20 credits

Module outline - The aim of this module is to introduce you to the importance of patient assessment in a range of clinical settings. This will focus on all aspects of assessment including the use of a range of assessment tools and effective communication skills.It will help develop and enhance your clinical assessment skills.
What will I learn? - The use of nursing assessment tools and evidence based practice in relation to assessing peoples holistic needs. It will develop and enhance your knowledge, skills and attributes required to undertake a holistic person centred assessment including effective oral and written communication skills.
Assessment - This will be taken in two parts: The first part will take the form of an OSCE (oral structured clinical examination). This is a practical exam where you are required to carry out a holistic person centred assessment and verbally hand over your assessment. The second part is a 2,000 word written critical reflection that critically reflects on the knowledge and skills required to undertake a person centred assessment, evaluating the assessment tool you used.

BSNI3008 - The Care and Management of People with Non Communicable Diseases - 20 credits

Module outline - This module focuses on the holistic care and management of people living with non-communicable diseases, their families and carers. This will encompass all aspects of care including self-management, symptom management, complex case management, palliative care and end of life care.
What will I learn? - This module will provide you with an increased understanding and awareness of the key concepts and principles relating to the care and management of people with non-communicable diseases. It will provide you with the opportunity to link theory to clinical practice promoting effective care and management of this client group.
Assessment - This will consist of a 3,000 word critical analysis of the principles of managing a non-communicable disease of your choice.

BNSI3006: Leading Clinical Teams - 20 credits

Module outline - This module is designed to reflect and nurture the individual needs of each person as a leader. Leadership in nursing is vital to enable you to champion and deliver high quality, compassionate care in innovative ways.
What will I learn? - Personal and organisational, knowledge and practice relating to leadership experiences, leadership as a concept to include: effective leadership; developing and managing change effectively; personal effectiveness skills; motivation theories; working effectively in teams. Patient satisfaction and the patient experience and organisational development.
Assessment - A 3,000 word report that draws on the themes explored throughout the module to create a vision-led action plan for developing your leadership and people management qualities over the next two years. Your action plan should provide a critical analysis of your current leadership style and qualities and a critical rationale that is underpinned by contemporary and relevant applied leadership theory.

BNSI 3001: Independent Study - 40 credits

Module outline - This module is designed to give you the experience of working independently. It provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate knowledge and intellectual skills developed in previous modules through the planning, operationalisation, analysis and discussion of a substantive piece of work whilst under the guidance of a supervisor.
What will I learn? - Development of a project, teaching health care package or literature review following University and subject guidelines, undertaking of the approved independent study activities, negotiation with allocated supervising tutor for tutorial support, interim tutorial and completion of interim report on progress.
Assessment - You can choose one of these assignments:

Project. This will include comparing a policy from your own country with one from the UK. This can be on any aspect of care chosen by you and negotiated with your supervisor. You will be expected to critically review both policies and identify how they can be implemented within the country noting differences and similarities between the two countries.
Or:
A teaching or heath education package. This will consist of teaching material in the form of written, verbal, recorded or online resources that can be used in your home country. You will be required to support your package with a critical review of the material produced and support it with relevant literature.
Or:
Literature review of a subject chosen. This will be negotiated with your supervisor and you will be expected to draw on and critique relevant literature in your chosen area of practice.