Overview

The outcome statements from Future Nurse Standards (2018), together with annexes A and B will be used to structure the course content. Content may include but is not limited to: Intelligent kindness, patient-centred care, collaborative working (with patient and Multidisciplinary team -MDT), beginning to explore role in supporting the learning of others, apply evidence to the principles of person centred care, developing and extending personal sphere of influence as a leader The principles of safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with local and national policies and demonstrate proficiency and accuracy when calculating dosages of prescribed medicines (Standard 4.13) Pharmacology and recognition of the effects of medicines, allergies, drug sensitivities, side effects, contraindications, incompatibilities, adverse reactions, prescribing errors and the impact of polypharmacy and over the counter medication usage (Standard 4.14) Patient care/Fundamentals of care: Initiation of patient centred assessment and care planning, patient moving and handling, nutrition, recording and interpretation of clinical observations, recognising and escalating signs and symptoms as appropriate (psychological and physical), assess and instigate treatment related to tissue viability under supervision. Patient centred assessment of respiratory care, continence assessment and management, catheterisation, Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) and manual evacuation, stoma management. Rehearse and practice (under supervision) venepuncture and cannulation, Nasogastric (NG) percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) insertion and management, Blood glucose measurement (BMs), chest auscultation. Achievement level specific to field, specific content including but not limited to: Patient care Patient handling, patient centred planning, symptom management, venepuncture and cannulation, NG/PEG insertion and management, BMs, chest auscultation Communication and assessment Harm prevention and risk management Mandatory Basic Life Support, blood transfusion, Electrocardiogram (ECG), complex wound management, Intravenous management Accurate and contemporaneous nursing documentation, record keeping,

Learning Outcomes

• Application of relevant interpersonal and therapeutic skills required to demonstrate effective, evidence-based, patient-centred care and achieve all proficiencies within the Once for Wales 2020 Clinical Placement Assessment Document and Ongoing Record of Achievement.

• To begin to display required theoretical and clinical knowledge and psycho-motor skills in the performance of nursing assessments, interventions and evaluation; act as a role model for others.

• To engage in teaching patients and others with minimal guidance

• To meet the level of proficiency in relation to medicines management in the student’s chosen field of practice within the limits of the role of the student.