Clinical Decision Making in Healthcare (online)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| NURS3122 | Nursing | 3 | 20 | Autumn UK, Spring UK, Summer UK |
- Code
- NURS3122
- School
- Nursing
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK, Spring UK, Summer UK
Summary
This course will explore the types of clinical decisions, nurses are making in practice today. The generic principles of clinical decision-making, and the processes and skills required for safe practice will be examined. The wider influences on professionals working in clinical areas will be reviewed and the impact of these factors will be discussed. Students will consider legal, professional and ethical concerns, as well as political and economic constraints. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their assessment tools and care planning approaches with a view to improving their practice. Problem-solving scenarios will be used to stimulate on-line discussion and best practice highlighted. Students will be able to critique their own situations and the tools they use and work towards improving their service provision.
Target Students
Registered nurses.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: A written case study illustrating a complex decision-making process involved in planning for a patient/client within their care. 3000 words.
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
To facilitate professional development by strengthening students’ understanding of assessment and decision-making processes, specific to their area of clinical practice and personal expertise.Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the clinical assessment tools/models/frameworks used in practice and the underlying principles applied to practice.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theoretical approaches to diagnostic reasoning.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of critical analysis and reflection, when applied to own professional clinical practice.
Analyse and integrate workplace information with evidence from the literature and synthesise experiential and propositional knowledge and apply it to their own practice.
Devise and complete a personal learning plan to enhance their own professional development in practice.
Conveners
- Mr Christopher Palmer