module specification

In this module you will develop an understanding of the advancing skills required for body systems and whole person assessment. You will be introduced to a range of commonly encountered mental, physical, behavioural and cognitive health conditions (including learning disability and autism), medications and treatments and consider priorities in managing symptoms, monitoring progress and evaluating the outcome of care. You will build upon your experience of person-centred care and using the ABCDE assessment approach when assessing people in acute and homecare environments. For example, you will explore the principles of patient and service user consultation across different specialities and fields of nursing practice, considering adaptations required for assessment of patients with language differences, learning disability, or communication impairment. We will introduce the concept of telehealth and telemedicine and the role of the expert through experience using the London Met People with Lived Experience group (‘BeSpoke’).

You will learn advanced skills for assessing body systems such as assessing cardiac health through ECG monitoring and auscultating the chest to assess for respiratory issues. You will also be introduced to skills such as cannulation and taking blood for analysis through venepuncture and male and female catheterisation. You will also develop skills in assessing commonly occurring mental health issues and provide basic interventions such as mental health first aid to augment your physical, social and emotional consultation and assessment skills.

This module runs alongside Practice module 2  (NR5W02) where you will have opportunities to practice and develop the skills and knowledge in simulated and clinical practice settings.

Introduction to consultation skills in face to face and online/telehealth care formats.

Assessing commonly encountered conditions across physical and mental health.

The principles of top-to-toe physical assessment.

Identifying and working with Risk.

Application of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory training in consultations with people with autism and learning disability.

Assessing mental capacity and mental ill-health, including legislation on deprivation of liberties.

Mental health first aid interventions.

Diagnostic reasoning.

Team working in an interagency environment including appropriate referral.

Case conferencing.

Classroom lectures, small group seminars, skills development using mannikins and clinical equipment, consultation practice in different areas of practice - home care, clinic, ward and Telehealth settings to contextualise and practise skills developed, Guest lecturers from clinical experts (Advanced Nurse Practitioners, occupational health specialists). Round table sessions with people with lived experience (BeSpoke group).

At the end of this module students will be able to:

1. Make an informed choice of consultation mode (including using digital technologies) to holistically assess, plan and evaluate care.

2. Assess and support people and their families and carers at all stages of life, adapting consultation technique to best meet the needs of people who are emotionally and physically vulnerable due to learning disability, communication difficulties, language difference, or at the end of life.

3. Identify, implement and analyse appropriate evidence-based diagnostic tests in identifying a differential diagnosis or working hypothesis.

4. Reflect on the process of consultation in a simulated setting, synthesising research, best practice and person-centred nursing care.

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