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NUR213/NURT90SNM 3223/624 Nurse/Midwife
Independent/Supplementary Prescribing Programme
STUDENT HANDBOOK
23rd September 2015
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The School Of Nursing
CONTENTSIntroduction and Welcome ....................................................................................3Programme Administration....................................................................................4Pre Course Preparation .........................................................................................4The Programme Team...........................................................................................4The Programme Aims.............................................................................................5Structure................................................................................................................5Learning Outcomes................................................................................................6Indicative Content..................................................................................................7Practice Experience ..............................................................................................9Teaching and Learning Strategies.........................................................................9Assessments........................................................................................................11OSCE .....................................................................................................11Unseen Examination............................................................................................12Portfolio ..............................................................................................................12Case Studies........................................................................................................13Assignments........................................................................................................13Assessment of Practice Record............................................................................13Portfolio Verification.............................................................................................14Assessment Calendar..........................................................................................14Confidentiality......................................................................................................15Tutorial Support ..................................................................................................15Mitigating Circumstances.....................................................................................15Plagiarism ...........................................................................................................15Word Allowance ..................................................................................................16Presentation of Assignments...............................................................................16Portfolio Submissions ..........................................................................................16Attendance at Examinations................................................................................16University Marking Strategy ................................................................................16Notification of Results..........................................................................................17Failure to meet required standards.....................................................................17Ucards …………....................................................................................................17Email ................................................................................................................ 17MUSE ................................................................................................................ 18MOLE
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………18Library Services ..................................................................................................18Information Commons.........................................................................................19Computing Services.............................................................................................19Quality Assurance/Programme Evaluation……………………………………...................................19Student Representation.......................................................................................20Key Websites.......................................................................................................20Booklist. ..............................................................................................................21APPENDICES………………………………………………………………………………………………………23-32
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1.1 INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME
I would like to extend a very warm welcome to you from the University of Sheffield and the Non-Medical Prescribing teaching team. This handbook introduces the course and provides important information that is intended to be useful to you as you pursue your study.
This education programme aims to prepare nurses and midwives to prescribe safely, appropriately and cost-effectively as an independent/supplementary nurse/midwife prescriber in a rapidly changing practice environment. In addition, it aims to enable you to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s standards in order to be recorded as an Independent/Supplementary Prescriber on the professional register.
Information contained in this handbook is up to date at the time of publication but National, professional and University standards, processes and policies regarding non-medical prescribing are constantly changing. It is your responsibility to keep abreast of the changes by reviewing the Department of Health website and ensuring that you always have access to and use the up to date British National Formulary.
The Course Leaders and the Programme Co-ordinator are based at;
Barber House Annexe3a Clarkehouse RoadSheffieldS10 2LA
The teaching team look forward to getting to know you and hope that you find the course informative, stimulating and enjoyable.
Derek DarlingNon Medical Prescribing Programme Leader
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PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATION
This 26 week integrated theoretical and practical course is validated by the University of Sheffield and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and meets the standards outlined in the Standards of proficiency for nurse and midwife prescribers. (NMC 2006) and The University of Sheffield Calendar. In addition, it takes account of the Department of Health guidance, National Prescribing Centre ‘Single Competency Framework’ (2012) and the National Prescribing Centre (NPC) “Maintaining Competency in the Prescribing Framework (2003).
PRE-COURSE PREPARATION
The course application criteria are set down by the University of Sheffield, the Department of Health (2005) and the NMC (2006)
The NMC requires employers to undertake an appraisal of a registrant’s suitability to prescribe before they apply for a training place. Employers must also have the necessary clinical governance infrastructure in place to enable the registrant to prescribe once they are qualified to do so.
Where the registrant is not undertaking a module to prepare them in diagnosis and physical assessment alongside the nurse/midwife independent/supplementary prescribing programme, then the employer is responsible for confirming that:
A Disclosure and Barring Service check has been completed within 3 years prior to commencement of the programme (NMC, 2007). The student must bring evidence of this on the first day of the programme prior to registration (Date and Number).
The applicant has been assessed as competent to take a history, undertake a clinical
assessment, and diagnose, before being put forward. There is clinical need within the registrant’s role to justify prescribing. The applicant has sufficient knowledge to apply prescribing principles taught
on the Programme to their own area and field of practice.
The applicant must be able to demonstrate appropriate numeracy skills (these will be further developed within the context of prescribing and assessed on the course).
A self audit of the practice environment in which the student seeks to achieve competency will be undertaken prior to the programme commencement unless completed in the previous 2 years.
It is also advisable that the prospective student refresh basic numeracy skills and knowledge of anatomy and physiology before starting the programme.
THE PROGRAMME TEAM4
It is anticipated that this programme of study will provide you with an interesting and challenging experience that will lay the foundation of your professional development as an independent/supplementary prescriber. The taught component of the programme will be delivered by clinicians with extensive expertise in the field of prescribing both within the primary and secondary care settings. Motivated and informed academic staff will support you in maximising the educational opportunities available and successfully completing the assessment process.
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Derek [email protected]
Programme Leader: Responsible for programme management and delivery.
University of Sheffield
0114 2222041
Rachel [email protected]
Midwife LecturerProgramme Facilitator Responsible for assisting in programme management and delivery.
University of Sheffield
0114 2222043
Tracey [email protected]
Head of Department: Responsible for programme governance.
University of Sheffield
0114 2222056
Tina Allsopp (Monday 9 – 5, Tues & Wed 8.30 – 1.45) [email protected]
Programme Co-ordinator: Responsible for programme administration.
University of Sheffield
0114 2222033
Jacqui Holcombe Course Tutor BTEC Pharmacy Services/ Associate LecturerDelivery of indicative content (Pharmacology)
Sheffield College
Graeme Hutchinson Clinical Matron Mental Health
Nottinghamshire Health Care
PROGRAMME AIMS
The education programme aims to prepare nurses and midwives to prescribe safely, appropriately and cost-effectively as an independent/supplementary nurse/midwife prescriber in a rapidly changing practice environment. In addition, it aims to enable participants to fulfil the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s criteria in order to be recorded on the Professional Register as an independent/supplementary prescriber.
In addition, on successful completion of the programme, the University of Sheffield will award 40 academic credits at degree level 6, (formally level three) or 30 credits at master’s level, depending on the level of study determined when registering with the University.
The programme structure, content and assessment is the same for degree and master’s level students, except for the assignments which will be marked at the pertinent level.
STRUCTURE
The attendance pattern is part time over a period of six months and is comprised of a total of 38 days study. These days are made up as follows
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14 days attendance at the University 12 days independent study (minimum 90 hours) 12 days (minimum 90 hours) supervised assessed practice
The 12 days (90 hours) in supervised clinical practice are completed in between the study days to fit in with the student’s normal working practice.
The School of Nursing and Midwifery is obliged to provide information about attendance to the course purchasing Strategic Health Authority. Maximum attendance is the expected norm and absences in excess of 20% of the taught course are not permitted. If this is the case your manager will be notified. You are required to attend a minimum of 80% of the overall attendance (i.e. not having more than 5 days absence). You will be required to sign an attendance register, which also acts as the Fire Register, on the study days, which will be monitored by the programme co-ordinator and programme leader. If your attendance falls below 80% you will be invited to a meeting with the programme leader to review your progress. If attendance remains above 70% you will be given the opportunity to demonstrate the achievement of learning outcomes of the missed sessions in the portfolio. You will be required to complete a log of the independent study hours undertaken to include in your portfolio. If you are having difficulty in getting the independent study days you must contact the programme leader who will support you. The programme team will be available on all study days to identify any issues concerning independent study. Any issues should also be identified at intermediate interview.
Where a student fails to participate effectively in the learning process, the University may award a grade of zero or withhold the award of academic credit.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The learning outcomes, set out below, reflect the nationally prescribed learning outcomes as defined by The National Prescribing Centre Single Competency Framework (2012), and The Nursing and Midwifery Council ‘Standards of Proficiency for Nurse and Midwife Prescribers’ (2006)
LEARNING OUTCOMES – LEVEL 6 (DEGREE)
By the end of the programme the student will be able to:
1. Understand and critically apply knowledge of drug actions in prescribing practice
2. Understand and critically apply the relevant legislation to the practice of nurse/midwife prescribing
3. Appraise and use sources of information/advice and decision support systems in prescribing practice
4. Understand the influences that can affect prescribing practice, and demonstrate a critical understanding by managing prescribing practice in an ethical way
5. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the roles and relationships of others involved in prescribing, supplying and administering medicines
6. Undertake a thorough history, including medication history and current medication (including over-the-counter, alternative and complementary health therapies) to inform diagnosis
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7. Assess and consult with patient, clients, parents and carers 8. Prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively 9. Practise within a framework of professional accountability and responsibility 10.Develop a clinical management plan within legislative requirements
(supplementary prescribing only)11.If prescribing for children, demonstrate appropriate history taking, undertake
a clinical assessment and make an appropriate diagnosis, having considered the legal, cognitive, emotional and physical differences between children and adults.
LEARNING OUTCOMES – LEVEL 7 (MASTERS)
By the end of the programme, a student will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate the impact of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics on the individual and the implications for prescribing practice.
2. Critically evaluate the relevant legislation and its application to the practice of Nurse/ midwife prescribing
3. Critically appraise sources of information/advice and decision support systems in prescribing practice 4. Critically evaluate the influences that can affect prescribing practice, and demonstrate Understanding, by managing prescribing practice in an ethical way 5. Critically evaluate the roles and relationships of others involved in prescribing, supplying and administering medicines 6. Undertake a thorough history including medication history and current medication (including over-the-counter, alternative and complementary health therapies) to inform diagnosis 7. Assess and consult with patient/clients, parents and carers 8. Prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively. 9. Practise within a framework of professional accountability and responsibility 10. Develop a clinical management plan within legislative requirements.11. If prescribing for children, demonstrate appropriate history taking, undertake a clinical assessment and make an appropriate diagnosis, having considered the legal, cognitive, emotional and physical differences between children and adults.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The following list is the indicative content suggested by the NMC (2006). Some of the content will be provided in the taught component of the programme. Other aspects you will be expected to access through your own study. The taught component is generic, applicable to all prescribing settings, however it is up to you to apply the theory to your own area of practice. It is important that you identify the prescribing issues pertinent to your client population at the beginning of the programme. Consultation, decision-making and therapy, including referral
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• Models of consultation • Accurate assessment, history taking, communication and consultation with Patients/clients and their parents/carers • Concepts of working diagnosis or best formulation • Development of a management plan and/or clinical management plan • Confirmation of diagnosis/differential diagnosis - further examination, investigation, referral for diagnosis • Prescribe, not to prescribe, non-drug treatment or referral for treatment • Numeracy and drug calculations • Stopping medication prescribed by others • Medicines review
Influences on, and psychology of prescribing• Patient/client demand, and preference versus patient/client need – knowing
when to say ‘no’ • External influences, e.g. Pharmaceutical companies or colleagues • Patient/client partnership in medicine-taking, including awareness of cultural
and ethnic needs • Concordance, as opposed to compliance • Achieving shared understanding and negotiating a plan of action
Prescribing in a team context •Rationale, adherence to, and deviation from national and local guidelines, local
formularies, protocols, policies, decision support systems and formulae • Understanding the role and functions of other team members • Documentation, with particular reference to communication between team members, including electronic prescribing •Auditing, monitoring and evaluating prescribing practice • Interface between multiple prescribers and management of potential conflict • Budgets and cost effectiveness • Dispensing practice issues
Clinical pharmacology, including the effects of co-morbidity • Pharmacology, including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics,
pharmacotherapeutics • Anatomy and physiology as applied to prescribing practice and community
practitioner formulary • Basic principles of drugs to be prescribed, e.g. absorption, distribution,
metabolism and excretion, including adverse drug reactions (ADR) • Interactions and reactions • Patient/client compliance, concordance and drug response • Impact of physiological state on drug responses and safety, for example, in
elderly people, newborn babies, children and young people, pregnant or breast feeding women
• Pharmacotherapeutics related to controlled drugs
Evidence-based practice and clinical governance in relation to nurse prescribing •Rationale, adherence to and deviation from national and local guidelines,
protocols, policies, decision support systems and formulae • Continuing professional development - role of self and role of the organisation • Management of change in prescribing practice• Risk assessment and management, including safe storage, handling and
disposal • Clinical supervision
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• Reflective practice/peer review • Critical appraisal skills • Auditing practice and scrutinising data, systems monitoring • Identify and report adverse drug reactions and near misses • Prescribing controlled drugs • Prescribing and administering • Prescribing and dispensing
Legal, policy and ethical aspects• Sound understanding of legislation that impacts on prescribing practice • Legal basis for practice, liability and indemnity • Legal implications of advice to self-medicate including the use of alternative
therapies, complementary therapy and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines • Safe-keeping of prescription pads, action if lost, writing prescriptions and
record keeping • Awareness and reporting of fraud (recommendations from the Shipman Inquiry,
Fourth Report) • Drug licensing • Yellow Card reporting to the Committee of Safety on Medicines (CSM) and
reporting patient/client safety incidents to the National Patient Safety Agency • Prescribing in the policy context • Manufacturer’s guidance relating to literature, licensing and off-label
prescribing• Ethical basis of intervention • Informed consent, with particular reference to client groups in learning
disability, mental health, children, critically ill people and emergency situations • Legal implications and their application to supplementary prescribing
Professional accountability and responsibility • The NMC Code of Professional Conduct; Standards for Conduct, Performance,
Ethics • NMC Standards for Prescribing Practice • Ethical recommendations from the Shipman Inquiry, Fourth Report • Accountability and responsibility for assessment, diagnosis and prescribing • Maintaining professional knowledge and competence in relation to prescribing • Accountability and responsibility to the employer
Prescribing in the public health context • Duty to patient/clients and society • Policies regarding the use of antibiotics and vaccines • Inappropriate use of medication, including misuse, under-use and over-use • Inappropriate prescribing, including over-prescribing and under-prescribing • Access to health care provisions and medicines • Prescribing in its broadest sense, e.g. exercise
PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
You will be required to undertake a minimum of 90 hours of supervised clinical practice within your working environment. The aim is to observe the practice of a range of experienced prescribers, take advantage of learning opportunities available and undertake practice assessment.
Suggested learning ActivitiesAny activity that involves learning about the assessment and management of the client and their condition that may impact on the prescribing process.Observation of the consultations of the DMP and other medical staff in the area, other nurse prescribers, clinical nurse specialists;
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Consultations and prescribing situations in which the student is being observed;Observation and discussion with pharmacists;Clinical situations where patient management is being discussed eg case conferences, MDT meetings, ward rounds;Observation of and discussion with persons involved in medicine management or clinical governance structures;Attendance at study days outside the prescribing programme;Involvement in non pharmacolocical activities pertinent to the prescriber’s role eg health promotion / healthy lifestyle advice;Undertaking the practice assessment process
You will maintain a diary/log of the required minimum 90 supervised practice hours, with some detail of the activities undertaken during each practice session.
Supervision and assessment of clinical practice will be undertaken by a designated medical practitioner (DMP) who meets the criteria set out by the NMC (2006) and the National Prescribing Centre (2012). It is recommended that co-mentorship and support is provided by a nurse independent prescriber from your own area. Where a nurse prescriber is not available, the programme leader will help you identify a suitable co-mentor. The role of the nurse or midwife prescriber is to assist you in applying prescribing principles to your practice and to support the DMP in the assessment of competence process.
Midwives undertaking the prescribing programme will be supported by an academic mentor identified by the Lead Midwife for Education, who will also support the DMP and be involved in the final interview in the assessment of practice.
TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES
The teaching and learning methods used reflect the programme philosophy, which recognises previous learning, expertise and experience of the individual student and group as a whole, and values independent learning based on critical reflection. The teacher is seen as a facilitator of learning and partner in the learning experience.
Peer group learning is actively exploited in order to promote the presentation of differing and challenging viewpoints of the diverse aspects of prescribing and develop professional support networks.
In order to accommodate the various learning styles of the participants, a wide variety of teaching and learning methods are used to help you gain knowledge and develop independent critical thinking skills and competence.
The teaching and learning methods used include the following: Problem solving approaches using case studies, group work and project
work will enable you to demonstrate an ability to assess and manage prescribing scenarios in conjunction with peers. This will foster a notion of individual and collective thought, enquiry and the ability to demonstrate innovative ideas, thus encouraging and enhancing a team approach.
Guided study will provide a structured opportunity for learning in specific prescribing areas.
Lectures will provide a medium through which you access the main knowledge base areas.
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Experiential learning, such as role play situations, will be utilised as appropriate to develop and explore interpersonal skills, as well as a safe environment within which to develop therapeutic skills and to express and reflect upon personal feelings.
Seminars will facilitate the broadening of theoretical knowledge and the ability to locate, correlate and reflect upon the relationship of theory to practice. In addition, it will allow you to develop presentation skills.
Random case analysis taken from your own practice will allow in-depth analysis and reflection of treatment scenarios, patient care and prescribing behaviour. The case analysis will be documented in your portfolio.
A portfolio of learning will be used as a means of facilitating and recording critical thinking and reflection and be used as evidence to support your claim for competence and thus the professional and academic awards.You will be encouraged to explore and develop your particular clinical interests. The portfolio approach recognises your autonomy and personal experience and provides opportunities for the development of independent, student centred lifelong learning skills.
Supervised assessed clinical practice facilitates the integration of prescribing theory and practice and enables you to gain clinical competencies in a safe, supported environment. Progress and achievement will be recorded in the “The Assessment of Practice Record”
PROGRAMME ASSESSMENT
The standards for assessment of the programme are prescribed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and The University of Sheffield. A range of assessment strategies will be employed to test knowledge, decision-making, competence, the application of theory to practice and safety in prescribing practice. All assessments are summative and must be passed to achieve the award.
ASSESSMENTS
OSCE
Within a month of the programme commencement you will submit a patient case scenario guided by the 7 Principles of Prescribing. This will be based on a condition/symptom and drug that the student wishes to be assessed on in the OSCE.There will be 3 elements to the OSCE
Element 1: Knowledge of the drug to be prescribed (Time allowed 10 minutes).You will describe the drug identifying the following:
The drug name; Indications for use; Contra indications; Cautions; Side effects; Pharmacokinetics; Pharmacodynamics; Dosages; Implications for history taking and monitoring of the patient.
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Element 2: Safe prescribing and conveying information (achieving concordance) (Time allowed 15 minutes).You will give information to the ‘patient’ which will include:
An explanation of patient’s condition/symptom; A rational for the use of the drug; An enquiry about the cautions and contraindications for the drug (e.g.
pregnancy, breast feeding, liver diseases, other drugs being taken); Information on any drug allergy; An explanation of how to take the drug; An explanation of the side effects of the drug; Information on impact on lifestyle (If applicable); How the patient will be monitored/reviewed;
Element 3: Writing a prescription (Time allowed 5 minutes)You will write a prescription for the patient. An FP10 will be provided, otherwise you will submit the prescription format you wish to utilise a month before the OSCE
You will be allowed to bring with a clean BNF with you. You will be given all guidelines and criteria as indicated above. All criteria in every element must be passed to achieve an overall pass for
this assessment.
For elements 1 and 2 there will be a marker and a moderator in attendance.For element 2 the role of the patient will be undertaken by volunteers from Patient as Educators, Clinical Skills Centre, University of Sheffield.Elements 1 and 2 will be ‘digitally recorded’. The external examiner will be given the option to attend the OSCE, otherwise will be sent the recordings.
See appendix for the marking criteria
As there is only a pass or fail awarded for this assessment, it will not be included in the final classification for the programme.
UNSEEN EXAMINATION
This examination aims to test your numerical skills and knowledge of pharmacology and its application to prescribing practice.
A mock examination is provided for you to practice this examination prior to the event, which takes place in a classroom under strict examination conditions.
A clean copy of the British National Formulary may be taken into the examination.
An electronic calculator may also be used during the examination, as long as the calculator is a simple standard model, which has been approved by the University of Sheffield’s, Computer and Information Services (CICS). The School of Nursing and Midwifery can provide approved calculators, if required.
The examination is in two parts.
Part one – Pharmacology
Consists of twenty short answer or multiple choice style, pharmacology or pharmacology related questions. You must achieve a minimum 80% pass in order to be successful. These are generic questions in order to ensure that all candidates, whatever their field of practice, will have an equal opportunity to be
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successful.
One hour is allocated to complete this part.
Part two - Drug calculations
Consists of five drug calculation questions and a 100% pass mark is required in order to be successful.
Fifteen minutes is allocated for this part.
The mark from the unseen exam will not count towards the final classification.
PORTFOLIO
A portfolio of learning and evidence of achievement of the stated learning outcomes will be developed throughout the programme. This should contain a range and combination of evidence of application of theory to practice, through critical analysis and reflection on personal prescribing practice. Therefore, each student’s portfolio will be different, as they will be individual and personal. However, it will contain a number of essential elements, which should be cross referenced to the NMC learning outcomes and include the following.
A contents page and an organisational grid cross matching the contents to the NMC learning outcomes.
A brief introduction to professional role and justification for becoming an Independent/Supplementary Nurse Prescriber. Please include the client population you will be prescribing for and identify the drugs you will be prescribing.
A diary/log sheet showing how the minimum 90 hours in supervised practice was spent. If prescribing for children, this should be indicated.
A log of independent study day hours Four case studies. Two 3,000 word assignments that reflect wider issues concerning
professional ethical or legal aspects of prescribing. Presentation (Please see guidelines in appendices) Evidence of numeracy skills reflecting a minimum of 5 calculations
undertaken in clinical practice, writing prescriptions and prescribing in a range of scenarios.
Reflective accounts, including an end of programme reflection A completed Clinical Management Plan. Assessment of Practice Record.
CASE STUDIES
Four case studies arising from clinical practice will be produced, each of which will comprise a brief outline of the prescribing scenario using the Seven Principles of Prescribing.
These can be in the form of short/briefing notes. These are not assessed, but will raise issues for in-depth critical discussion
within the assignments. The first one will provide the basis for the drug chosen for the OSCE.
ASSIGNMENTS
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Two 3000 (+/-10%) word assignments will be produced. Each assignment will take one issue (professional, ethical or legal) arising from the reflection section in one of the case studies. Students will develop an academic discussion based on a critical evaluation of the literature in the topic area of choice. Reflecting on their own clinical practice as a prescriber they will then identify how personal practice could be enhanced in light of the discussion presented within the assignment.
N.B. if you are intending to work with children then at least one assignment should focus on prescribing for a child.
The Harvard referencing system will be utilised The assignments will be assessed using the University of Sheffield marking
criteria pertinent to the level undertaken i.e. degree or masters (See appendix).
ASSESSMENT OF PRACTICE RECORD
The competencies for assessment of practice are based upon “A Single Competency Framework for All Prescribers” (National Prescribing Centre, 2012).You will be supervised and assessed in practice by a Designated Medical Practitioner and the outcomes recorded in the Assessment of Practice Record
At the beginning of the programme an initial interview with the Designated Medical Practitioner will be undertaken. You will identify activities (ways of learning) and evidence (concrete proof that the learning has taken place) that will count towards the assessment. Assessment of competence will utilise any one of the following methods:
Direct observation by the assessor or other designated medical practitioner
Question and answer to assess underpinning knowledge Reflective discussions between the assessor and the student Simulation (only if an opportunity to demonstrate a performance outcome
has not been available)
When the assessor is satisfied that you have achieved the performance outcomes in each domain safely, effectively and consistently to the required standard it will be signed off as competent. It is anticipated that the majority of the competencies will not be signed off until the latter part of the programme.
About half way through the programme please arrange an intermediate interview which will involve a formal review of your learning and revision of the action plan to achieve the outstanding competencies. Please ask your DMP to e-mail your academic mentor to confirm the date of the interview and any issues arising in monitoring your progress.
The final report will comment on your conduct, attitude and motivation as a potential nurse/midwife prescriber.
A final report will also be completed by your employer/clinical manager.
N.B. Where you are in a professional position to prescribe for children this should be identified and assessed by a medical supervisor who is competent to prescribe for children.
If for any reason there is a lack of opportunity to demonstrate performance then the course leader should be informed and strategies agreed to address this. In some circumstances it may be necessary to seek an extension.
You are advised to identify an experienced nurse / midwife independent / 15
supplementary prescriber who can assist you in the application of the programme principles and content to the role of independent/supplementary prescriber. If unable to access a nurse/midwife prescriber in your area of practice, the programme leader will help you to identify a suitable nurse/ midwife prescriber.
Please note that the NMC Standards (2006) stipulate that if a student fails to correctly answer any question that may result in direct harm to the patient/client they must be referred, e.g. failure to ask about medication history, allergies, any over the counter medication, or incorrect dosage/strength.
PORTFOLIO VERIFICATION
The portfolio will be verified by your DMP and will be assessed using the university verification of portfolio (See appendix), being awarded a pass or a fail. Only the mark awarded for the assignments will be count towards the classification for the programme.
ASSESSMENT CALENDAR
Assessment Date Publication of resultsUnseen Examination Thursday 16.12.15 Monday 29.02.16Unseen Examination Re-sit Tuesday 29.03.16 Monday 31.05.16Seen OSCE Examination 17.02.16 or 24.02.16 Monday 25.04.16Seen OSCE Examination Re-sit Monday 23.05.16 Monday 25.07.16
Submission of Portfolio Monday 21.03.16 Monday 31.05.16Portfolio Re-submission Monday 22.08.16 Monday 31.10.16 CONFIDENTIALITY
Individuals and institutions must not be named in assignments.
Information that is not in the public domain, that identifies individuals or institutions or that is subject to copyright should not be included in appendices. Should this occur the work will be returned to you and will require resubmitting with the identified information removed within seven days.
Please familiarise yourself with the NMC advice concerning the use of social networking sites
TUTORIAL SUPPORT
You will be allocated an academic mentor from within the programme teaching team, who will support you in the production of the written assignments and with your progress generally. Midwives will be supported by an academic mentor identified by the Lead Midwife for Education. In order to enable the tutor to give you effective guidance, it is expected that you will contact them to arrange a
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tutorial by phone, email or in person. If you require the tutor to read through work to give you formative feedback then the work should be with the tutor no less than 3 working days prior to the arranged tutorial. You will receive verbal and written feedback at this stage that you are expected to use to develop your coursework prior to submission.
If your personal tutor is not available for periods of 5 days or more e.g. due to annual leave, then they will provide you with the name of an alternative designated tutor.
MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES
If, at any time during the preparation for the portfolio, you experience difficulty in meeting the hand in date due to personal circumstances or illness, you must inform your academic mentor as soon as the situation arises. In most genuine circumstances adjustments can be made to hand in dates. The granting of extensions and leave of absence are at the discretion of the Board of Examiners.
The School of Nursing and Midwifery has a written policy on the circumstances under which an extension or a leave of absence may be granted, which is strictly adhered to, as part of the process to ensure a fair and consistent approach to assessment for all students.
You have a right to submit a letter of mitigation to the Chair of the Board of Examiners with your assignment or prior to taking an examination if you think you have experienced circumstances beyond your control that have affected your ability to study. The programme leader will be able to advise you as to when this is appropriate.
PLAGIARISM
When preparing work to be submitted as part of a summative assessment it is expected that the work will be your own. Plagiarism and collusion are not allowed. Plagiarism is passing off others work as your own, whether intentionally or unintentionally, to your benefit. Collusion is a form of plagiarism where two or more people work together to produce a piece of work all or part of which is then submitted by each of them as their own individual work. Any attempt to submit work that is not your own will result in disciplinary action. When you submit your assignment you will be required to complete a ‘Receipt of Course Work’. In signing this document you will be declaring that the work submitted is your own original work. Submission of plagiarised work may lead to a referral to the Discipline/Fitness to Practice Committee.
WORD ALLOWANCE
Each assignment has an allocated word allowance. All words (including names and dates for references) from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion constitute the word count.
1. You will be required to state the number of words you have used. This information must be given on the title page.
2. Throughout the assignment 1.5 or double spacing should be used.3. If your assessed work is of a pass standard but falls outside the +/- 10%
allowance, it will be penalised and a mark of 0 will be recorded on the assessment profile.
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4. Measures will be introduced to check the accuracy of candidate statements. These will include checks during marking and moderating.
Any queries concerning any aspect of the above should be raised with the Programme Leader in the first instance.
PRESENTATION OF ASSIGNMENTS
Please refer to the general student handbook which is available on MOLE.
ASSIGNMENT/PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION
The portfolio should be submitted to Barber House Annexe no later than 15.00hrs on the date identified on the assessment calendar. Late submissions will not be accepted. The School of Nursing and Midwifery uses the ‘Turnitin’ system via MOLE for the submission of assessed coursework. This means that you need to submit electronic copies of your assignments only , the instructions for submission can be found by going into the assessments section of your unit on MOLE. Paper copies of the assignments will also be submitted with the portfolio. Failure to submit the portfolio and assignments on the date indicated will result in the assessment being recorded as a Fail. The portfolio will be accepted via post (as long as the postmark is not dated after the date of submission) but not via e-mail.
ATTENDANCE AT EXAMINATIONS
The OSCE and the unseen exam will be held at a venue identified prior to the event. You are required to inform the programme leader should any circumstance prevent you from attending an OSCE/unseen examination. If you are unable to attend due to illness you are required to submit a doctor’s certificate.
You are advised to read the General Regulations as to Examinations, of the University of Sheffield, which can be found at www.sheff.ac.uk/examinations
UNIVERSITY MARKING STRATEGY
The portfolio and assignments are marked by your academic tutor and moderated by the programme team. All assignments are then moderated. All fails, borderline assignments and 20% of the remaining work is then sent to an external examiner, whose role it is to comment on the quality of both the work and the marking. All ratified results are then published approximately 6-8 weeks after the submission date.
Further clarification on this issue is contained within the University of Sheffield Ordinances and Regulations relating to programmes of study in all Faculties.
ACCESS TO AND NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS
See MOLE under the assessments section.
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FAILURE TO MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARD
Please refer to General Student Handbook.It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the guidance available in the general student handbook which is available on MOLE
STUDENT SUPPORT
All contact between the university and the student will take place via MUSE and MOLE.
UCARDS
As part of your registration with the University you will receive a UCard from the University which will enable you to access the University's libraries, computing facilities and also to benefit from student discounts. These are normally posted to you as long as you have uploaded a photograph. There is a replacement charge if you lose your UCard, which currently stands at £5.00.
When you register on-line for the course, you will also need to go to https://www.shef.ac.uk/secure-bin/self-auth.pl and create your computer username and password.
Once you log on, your first step should be to explore MUSE. To get there go to the University Home Page (www.shef.ac.uk) and click on ‘MUSE. After entering your user id and password you will have all the benefits of being within the University network wherever you log on from.
To access the University services you need to log into MUSE using your username and password. This is the username you were issued during registration not the username you created to access it. Your University username consists of 3 letters relating to your course, 2 digits relating to the year you registered and your initials. So an example username might be 'nra13jcd'. You should have received an email from CiCS (Our IT department) to the email account you provided during registration confirming your student username and password. If you cannot find this email or you are not sure what your username or password is please contact CiCS on (0)114 222 1111 or email [email protected].
For more information about online services available to students please visit the CiCS website http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/cics/students/online
All students have Email addresses. All new students are allocated an address automatically at the start of their programme.
You can ‘access’ the ‘mailbox’ at your ‘address’ through any computer connected to the Internet anywhere in the world. In the same way, you can send messages to any other ‘address’ in the world and they can send messages to you.
As a student of this University you have free access to this system; and to the www, through desktop computers and terminals located in all University facilities such as libraries and Nursing and Midwifery Education Centres. In some instances large numbers of computers are located in ‘open access’ computer
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centres; in various University buildings, one of these - the Information Commons on the main campus, is open 24 hours a day almost all year including holidays.
Academic and administrative staff will communicate through this system and you can use it to contact other students. It is essential that you check your email regularly as important changes to the programme will only be communicated to you via this system and not your personal email account.
MUSE
It is not essential that you have your own computer at home but you will find it much easier if you have access to a computer in a place that you can study. It is likely that you will want to access information held in the secure areas of the University website and therefore will benefit from internet access.
The University provides a secure system that acts as an internet gateway to all types of information you might want to use. This is accessible from any computer inside or outside the University and is known as MUSE. This provides you with a method of getting at relevant programmes, your own file store and to items specific to your Programme. It has ‘groups’ facility to aid on line collaboration.
Benefits for students: Backup laptop or on campus computer files to U drive so you can access
them from anywhere Access library account and online resources such as e-journals Access e-mail from anywhere in the world Get timetables and exam results Locate free computers on campus that you can use
MOLE
MOLE is ‘My Online Learning Environment’ – the virtual learning environment used by the University of Sheffield. You may well have encountered something similar on your previous course as MOLE is based on Blackboard/WebCT, so if either of these (or other systems like Moodle) are familiar to you, you will understand how it works.
Some distance learning courses are taught in an entirely online fashion using MOLE but for your course we use it to support other elements of your learning. It is used as a repository of teaching materials, a way of bringing important information to your attention, a communications centre for both synchronous discussion groups and synchronous chat rooms and a gateway to additional learning resources.
At the beginning of your course you will be introduced to the way that MOLE works and what it contains.
LIBRARY SERVICES
As a student on this course you will have full access to the University of Sheffield Library. During your period of study at the University you will need to use the libraries extensively particularly the Health Sciences Library. There are three branch libraries that serve the School of Nursing and Midwifery; the Main Library, the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and the Northern General Hospital. The University Library offers a full range of services including borrowing, study places, interlibrary loans, photocopying, an enquiry service, user guidance and access to
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the campus network from within the Library. Stand-alone multi-media machines and audio-visual facilities are also available. To borrow from the library you need to have a valid University Card (UCard). If you require help with literature searching or accessing library services then you can contact Anthea Tucker for assistance on 0114 2227318 or email [email protected]. She is also available for drop in sessions at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital Library ( For further information please see the Library notice board).
INFORMATION COMMONS
An exciting addition to the range of services available to our students are those found in the Information Commons Facility. It offers the ultimate workspace for students, has over 500 computers, holds 100,000 books and has everything you may need to help with your studies. Key features include: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, group study rooms, silent study areas, a 72 seat internet café, self service book issue and return machines.Further information can be found on www.sheffield.ac.uk/infocommons
COMPUTING SERVICES
Any difficulties accessing your email or getting access to the secure areas of the School website from within or outside the University should be brought to the attention of the technicians in the University, accessible during office hours on 0114 222 1111 or internally on 21111. Their ‘e’ mail address is [email protected]. However, your lecturers should be able to help you with most day to day problems. It is your responsibility to ensure that you can access all the facilities on MUSE and MOLE. Failure to do so could be perceived by the University as failure to engage with the programme.
Further important information about the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of this University course can be found in the “General Student Handbook” which should be read in conjunction with this Independent/Supplementary Nurse/Midwife Prescribing Programme Handbook. This can be found at http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/snm/current/index
The programme will reflect the University of Sheffield rules and regulations. A copy of these can be found at: http://www.shef.ac.uk/ssid/atoz.html#R
QUALITY ASSURANCE/PROGRAMME EVALUATION
Whilst you are a student, you will have opportunities to evaluate the quality of your programme of study and its individual units. Student evaluation is an essential part of assuring the quality of departments’ provision and provides us with essential feedback on your experiences of your programmes of study.
All programme evaluation is subject to university policy. Course evaluation is conducted formally at the end of each unit. Evaluations are collected to form part of a report that is submitted to the Board of Studies which meets annually who make recommendations based on the findings. The following issues are usually addressed:
The overall coherence and content of your programme; Tutorial support; Assessment deadlines and feedback; Appropriateness of the teaching methods; Availability and suitability of learning resources.
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We will endeavour to provide you with feedback on the issues that students have raised through the evaluation process and how we are addressing these. It is important that we receive a good response rate to student evaluations, as your feedback is an essential part of helping us to maintain the quality of teaching and learning provision, and may benefit you and future students. Quality reviews of departments’ teaching and learning consistently demonstrate ways in which student feedback often does lead to changes being made to units and programmes.If you have cause to make a formal complaint, please follow the University procedure at http://www.shef.ac.uk/ssid/procedures/
STUDENT REPRESENTATION
The University places great value on the opinions of its students; and there are numerous opportunities for you to get involved at both departmental and faculty level on a variety of committees. This gives you the opportunity to have your voice heard and also to represent the views of other students.
The Nurse/Midwife Prescribing Development GroupThis group consists of the programme teaching team, Trust nurse prescribing leads and student representatives. This group meets biannually and considers student evaluations of the prescribing programme and advises on ongoing course developments. This information then contributes to the Board of Studies and Teaching and Learning Committee. If you wish to be a student representative please see the programme leader.
These opportunities are supplemented by a range of surveys and evaluations which you will be invited to participate in.
The School recognises the challenge for CPD students in contributing to programme/school governance. If you would like to comment on your experience or make a contribution to programme/school governance then you are encouraged to visit the following website where you can comment on issues that will contribute to discussion at the Staff Student Committee, Board of Studies and Teaching and Learning Committee. http://uspace.shef.ac.uk/clearspace/community/mdh/snm/students/part-time_students
KEY WEBSITES
British Medical Association http://.bma.org.uk
British National Formulary http://www.bnf.org
Clinical Governance Research http://www.le.ac.uk/cgrdu/& Development Unit
Department of Health http://www.gov.uk
Department of Health (Non medical prescribing) http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/non-medical-prescribing
Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists http://www.ghp.org.uk22
Medicines and Prescribing at NICE http://www.nice.org.uk
National PharmaceuticalAssociation http://www.npa.co.uk/
Nursing and Midwifery Council http://nmc-uk.org
Patient Group Directions http://www.groupprotocols.org.uk
Pharmaceutical Services NegotiatingCommittee http://www.psnc.org.uk
Prescription Pricing Authority http://www.ppa.org.uk
Royal College of Nursing http://www.rcn.org.uk
Royal Pharmaceutical SocietyOf Great Britain http://www.rpsgb.org.uk
BOOKLIST
Aveyard H (2014) Doing A Literature Review In Health And Social Care: A Practical Guide, 3rd Edition London, Open University Press h ttp://www.coursesmart.co.uk/IR/5727276/0335263089?__hdv=6. 8 Barber P (2013) Medicine Management for Nurses. London, Open University Press http://www.coursesmart.co.uk/IR/5727276/0335245765?__hdv=6.8
Beckwith S and Franklin P (2011) Oxford Handbook of Prescribing for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals. Oxford, Oxford University Press,
Courtenay M and Griffiths M (eds) (2010) Independent and Supplementary Prescribing: An Essential Guide. Second edition. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press
Courtenay M and Griffiths M (eds) (2010) Medication Safety: An Essential Guide. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press
Downie G (ed) (2008) Pharmacology and Medicines Management for Nurses 4th
Edition Churchill Livingstone Edinburgh
Greenstein B (ed) (2009) Trounces Clinical Pharmacology for Nurses 18th Edition Churchill Livingstone Edinburgh
Harris N and Shearer D (2013) Nurses! Test Yourself In Non-Medical Prescribing. London, Open University Press.
Lymn J, Bowskill D, Bath-Hextall F, Knaggs R (eds) (2010) The New Prescriber. Chichester, Wiley Blackwell
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Nursing and Midwifery Council (2006) Standards of Proficiency for Nurse and Midwife Prescribers. London, NMC
Nursing and Midwifery Council (2008) The Code of Professional Conduct, Performance and Ethics. London, NMC
Nursing and Midwifery Council (2010) Standards for Medicines Management. London, NMC
Nuttall D and Rutt-Howard J (eds) (2011) The Textbook of Non-Medical Prescribing. Chichester, Wiley Blackwell
Rawles Z, Griffiths B and Alexander T (2010) Physical Examination Procedures for Advanced Nurses and Independent Pescribers: Evidence and Rationale. Abingdon, CRC Press
Volans G and Wiseman H (2012) Drugs Handbook 2012-2013. Basingstoke, Palgrave MacMillan
Wright K (2011) Drug Calculations for Nurses: Context for Practice. Basingstoke, Palgrave MacMillan
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APPENDICES
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OSCE MARKING CRITERIA
Student Registration Number………………………………………………………………….
Marking Criteria: Station 1: Knowledge of the drug to be prescribed
Criteria Pass Fail
The drug name
Indications for use
Contra indications
Cautions
Side effects
Pharmacokinetics;
Pharmacodynamics
Dosages
Implications for history taking
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Marking Criteria: Station 2: Safe prescribing and conveying information
Criteria Pass Fail
Gives an appropriate introduction (their full name and clinical role)
Explains the patient’s condition
Explains the drug being prescribed and the rationale
Enquires about any contraindications eg is the patient pregnant etc
Asks about other medications being taken; other drugs, over the counter medication, alternative medicines.
Asks if there any other medical ailments the patient knows of.
Asks if the patient has any allergies
Explains how the drug will be taken
Discusses any cautions
Discusses the more common side effects
Advises on symptoms to be reported
Conducts the interview in a structured manner
Uses clear, jargon free language;
Checks the patient understands the advice;
Checks whether the patient has any questions
Student was empathetic and easy to talk with.
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Marking Criteria: Station 3: Prescription writing
Criteria Pass
Fail
Legible writing
Patient / client name
Address of client or ward / department address
Patient / client date of birth (for children age and date of birth)Name of product including form and strength when appropriateFrequency / timing of medication to be taken / administeredSupply amount (FP10 or non drug card only)
Route of administration identifiedAdministration information details to patient / client (FP10 or non drug card)Signature of prescriber
Prescribers name/ address / workplace (FP10 or non drug card)
Pass…………………… Fail………………………..
Examiner:Name…..…………………………………… Signature…….……………………………..
Moderator:Name………….…………………………… Signature…….………………………………
Date………………………………….
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THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
MARKING CRITERIA FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Excellent knowledge and understanding of the subject
area demonstrated, supported by an extensive review of appropriate literature.
A sound theoretical framework is apparent including critical analysis and original interpretation of the key issues
Critical reflection on safe clinical practice is demonstrated with evidence of an analytical approach to application of appropriate literature.
Ideas are fluently expressed with a logical and focused structure.
Spelling, grammar and punctuation are accurate. Excellent use of literature and use of acknowledged
referencing systems.
80 – 100
Very good knowledge and understanding of the subject area demonstrated. Key issues are identified and analysed clearly.
Evidence of wide reading and good use of appropriate literature to support the discussion.
Critical reflection on clinical practice with application of appropriate literature.
A well planned and organised piece of work. Spelling, grammar and punctuation are accurate. Very good use of acknowledged referencing system
80 - 100 60 – 79
Good knowledge and understanding of subject area demonstrated.
Most key issues are clearly identified with some evidence of analysis and supported by appropriate literature.
Clear evidence of reflection on clinical practice. Work is organised and logical with good use of
acknowledged referencing systems. Spelling, grammar and punctuation are mostly
accurate.
80 - 100 60 - 79 50 – 59
Demonstrates knowledge of subject area showing evidence of reading and understanding.
Most key issues are identified but limited attempts at analysis within the discussion.
Evidence of reflection on clinical practice which is supported by appropriate literature.
Planning and organisation is evident with clear lines of discussion.
Spelling, grammar and punctuation are mostly accurate.
60 – 79 50 - 59 41 – 49
Adequate knowledge of subject area demonstrated with evidence of reading and some understanding.
Key issues identified but discussion descriptive in parts.
There is evidence of reflection on clinical practice, supported by literature with rationale.
Planning and organisation is apparent but there is some repetition.
A number of inaccuracies in spelling, grammar and punctuation.
50 – 59 41 - 49 40
Some knowledge and understanding demonstrated but discussion not well developed.
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Some key issues are identified but discussion mainly descriptive.
Some evidence of reflection on clinical practice.
Evidence of reading but limited application of the literature to support the work
Some evidence of planning and organisation. A number of inaccuracies in spelling, grammar and
punctuation.Approved referencing system is not used appropriately.
41 – 49 40 26 - 39
Some knowledge and understanding of subject area demonstrated showing some evidence of reading.
Key issues are not clearly identified. Very limited reflection on clinical practice with little
attempt to apply supporting literature. Planning and organisation is limited. Spelling, grammar and punctuation require attention.
40 26 - 39 11 - 25
The knowledge demonstrated is superficial with limited evidence of understanding of subject area.
Limited evidence of reading appropriate literature to support the discussion.
Some reflection on clinical practice but at a superficial level.
Insufficient attention is paid to issues surrounding safe practice.
Limited evidence of planning and organisation. Spelling, grammar and punctuation require attention. Some attempts at referencing.
26 – 39 11 - 25 1 - 10
Knowledge unclear/inaccurate with limited evidence of understanding subject area.
Limited evidence of reading appropriate literature to support the discussion.
Little evidence of reflection on clinical practice with insufficient attention paid to issues surrounding safe practice.
Poor presentation and/or structure. Spelling, grammar and punctuation are poor. Does not answer question set.
11 – 25 1 - 10 0
No evidence of knowledge and understanding of subject area.
Limited evidence of appropriate reading. No evidence of reflection on clinical practice. Virtually illegible and poorly presented.
1 – 10 0 0
Work not submitted. Incomplete submission (some part of the work is
missing). The word limit falls outside the parameters as
stated in the unit/general handbook
0 0 0
N.B. (i) Shaded areas indicate the minimum ‘pass’ mark (ii) Referencing:- Level 1 Inaccurate referencing should be identified in the student feedback sheet.
Level 2 Inaccurate referencing should be identified in the student feedback sheet and the mark should be reduced by one marking band.Level 3 Inaccurate or incomplete referencing should be identified in the student feedback sheet, and the work should be graded as a 40.
(iii) It is expected that confidentiality of patients, staff and organisations will be maintained. If confidentiality is breached then work will be returned to the student for this to be rectified. This may mean that there is a delay in the publication of results. (See Undergraduate Programme minutes, Faculty wide consultation)
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The University of Sheffield School of Nursing and MidwiferyPostgraduate Marking Criteria
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS
Marking standards Precise descriptors Distinction 70-100 Critical insight Excellent originality and creativity exhibited Literature Excellent critical engagement with an extensive
range of appropriate literature. Referencing follows the guidelines.
Theory/practice Critically evaluates current research and outstandingly; utilises relevant scholarly material in the discipline.
Demonstrates the ability to apply these in order to enhance practice.
Communication of ideas Articulate, coherent, logical progression of argument/thesis illustrating creativity and depth
Pass 60-69 Critical insight Very good evidence of originality and/or creativity Literature Critical engagement with a range of appropriate
literature. Referencing follows the guidelines.
Theory/practice Critically evaluates current research: utilising relevant scholarly material in the discipline.
Demonstrates the ability to apply this in order to enhance practice
Communication of ideas Well structured argument/thesis that demonstrates creativity and depth.
Pass 50 – 59Critical insight Shows evidence of original and creative thoughtLiterature Evidence of engagement with appropriate
literature Referencing follows the guidelines
Theory/practice Critical analysis evident with evidence of developing skills of critical evaluation; utilises relevant sources of evidence.
Demonstrates the ability to critically reflect on practice
Communication of ideas Argument has appropriate structure and develops logically
Clear Fail 26-49 Critical insight Inconsistent originality or creativity Literature Lacks familiarity with key literature.
Referencing does not always follow the guidelines. Theory/practice Considers current research and scholarship in the
discipline. Demonstrates limited awareness of their
application in the enhancement of practice. Communication of ideas Arguments demonstrate understanding of the
topic. There is a lack of clarity in their articulation.
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Critical insight No originality or creativity Literature Little or no familiarity with key literature.
Referencing inadequate. Theory/practice Little or no awareness of current research and
scholarship in the discipline. Demonstrates little or no awareness of their
application in the enhancement of practice. Communication of ideas Arguments demonstrate little or no understanding
of the topic. There is little or no clarity in their articulation.
A grade of 0 is awarded if the assignment is greater than +/- 10% of the word limit
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UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELDSCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY
INDEPENDENT/SUPPLEMENTARY NURSE PRESCRIBING
Feedback of Student Portfolio
Registration No. ………………….
DMP’s Name: …………………………………………………………….
PLEASE COMMENT ON:
Originality - is this the product of the student’s own work?Authenticity - can it be authenticated by a third party?Currency- is evidence current and up to date?Relevance - does evidence meet assessment criteria?Sufficiency - are the range and combination of assessment activity appropriate?Confidentiality - has client/patient confidentiality been maintained?Safety – demonstrates safe practice in prescribing including an appropriate clinical management plan.
Overall comments
PASS
FAIL
Signature of first marker …………………………………………. Date ………………………………………….
Signature of moderator …………………………………………… Date …………………………………………
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PresentationContentAt the beginning of the presentation you need to give some background information about your prescribing practice and identify the professional, ethical, legal issues involved. You then explore one of those issues in relation to your prescribing practice eg adherence, concordance, patient education, health promotion, polypharmacy, management of a condition, innovations in care delivery, treatment or management.FormatThe presentation should be no more than 20 minutes in length with a further 5 minutes for questions.It can be in the form of: presentation; discussion; report; case study; group activity, role play or simulation.All students should provide a supporting handout which will be put on mOLE for other groups to access.You can present on your own or with one other person (in which case the presentation will be doubled to 40 minutes)The evidence of the seminar should be included in the portfolio as well as the comments sheet.In order to enable all students to present in one day, you will be put into one of three groups. If you are presenting with another person let Derek or Rachel know so they can put you into the same group.
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