Undergraduate Course: Professionalism 1 (Introduction to Professionalism) (NUST08012)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Nursing Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | An introduction to the basic precepts underpinning professionalism and the ethical and legal frameworks within which nursing operates. The primacy of such professional values and communication and interpersonal skills is explored in depth. The workings of the current NHS are identified and the notions of leadership, management and inter-professional teamwork are introduced with a focus on communication.
The focus of this first year course is upon the understanding and acquisition of the skills and attributes of a professional nurse who works with integrity within the professional ethical code and the prevailing legal framework to deliver safe, effective, compassionate, person-centred care. Students are introduced to issues such as confidentiality, data protection, dignity and respect. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | Available to Nursing students only |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
13/01/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
100 )
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Understand the concept of professionalism and what it means to hold professional values as a professional nurse
Have gained an understanding of what professionalism is and how it can be developed
Have an increased awareness of how personal and professional values shape our behaviour
Have explored what is meant by legal, ethical, clinical and social competence in relation to professionalism
Have acquired basic communication and interpersonal knowledge and skills
Have gained an appreciation of the role and importance of the NHS
Have familiarised themselves with The Code: standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives (NMC, 2008)
Have gained an understanding of the recognised professional, ethical and legal frame works which shape their practice with particular regard for the NMC
Have gained an appreciation of leadership and what it means to work in a team
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Assessment Information
| A one hour examination consisting of two 30 minute required short answer questions. Weighting 100%. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Maggie Carson
Tel: (0131 6)51 1991
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Course secretary | Miss Kirsty Gardner
Tel: (0131 6)50 3889
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