Program Overview

Principles of Neuroscience Care (Level 6)

Overview

This module builds upon pathophysiological principles and processes related to the care of the neuroscience patient. The primary focus is to develop skills in assessment and reflection, as well as to evaluate evidence-based practice within the context of neuroscience nursing.

Course Reference

• Code: HAN026
• Credits: 20
• Start date: Please click 'Apply now' to view start attendance dates.

Attendance

• Dates: For attendance information, please see the top of this page and click on ‘attendance dates’. Please note, if the module is full or closed for the intake(s) this academic year, dates may not appear.
• Venue: LSBU Southwark Campus
• Typical intake(s): Semester 1

Entry Requirements

• 120 credits at level 5 or equivalent.
• Registration on a professional register as appropriate.
• A minimum of 6 months' experience in a related area of practice.
• Placement(s) students will normally practice in an area where patients with neurological problems are nursed.

Career Benefits

This module seeks to provide focus and direction for practitioners who wish to develop their skills and expertise in relation neuroscience care across the age spectrum. The module aims to enable an individual practitioner to have broader competence skills to progress in a direction that meets workforce development, meeting the needs of the future NHS as outlines in the Five Year Forward View in 2014 by the Department of Health (DH, 2014) and the HEE agenda for Clinical Academic Careers Framework (HEE 2015).

This module encompasses multiprofessional working and a sharing of expertise and skills across traditional professional boundaries and fields as new services and roles are being developed to meet current and future challenges for service delivery. Completion of this module should help the practitioner to be in a better position to progress in their career.

Assessment

• Element 1 - Competence Document
• Element 2 - Presentation

Both elements of assessment must be passed to pass this module.

Assessment/submission date: TBC

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

• To demonstrate an understanding of the role of the neuroscience care nurse in the delivery of care.
• Increase knowledge and understanding National and local health care policies and initiatives aimed at improving patient care and safety.
• Promote quality care by utilising and evaluating available evidence.

Intellectual Skills

• Become an autonomous and accountable decision maker.
• Synthesise information from a number of sources in order to provide high-quality care.

Practical Skills

• Demonstrate clinical competence in the field of neuroscience assessment, patient monitoring, medication, and the promotion of patient safety.
• Demonstrate effective essential clinical skills pertinent to neuroscience care.
• Problem solve in changing and challenging health care situations.

Transferable Skills

• Demonstrate ability to think logically and systematically in the provision of care.
• Develop a reflective approach to work and academic study.
• Effectively communicate ideas and convincingly both orally and in writing.