Key features

This 20-credit module aims to equip students with knowledge, understanding and capability to deliver person-centred care to fulfil the role of the general practice nurse in alignment with National Standards.
This is one of three standalone modules that make up the Fundamentals of General Practice. The focus of this module is managing complexity and supporting self-management.
The module team delivers teaching supported by a range of current clinicians, subject and context-specific experts who will guide exploration of topics including
  • Strategic initiatives and models of care for long term Health Conditions
  • Complexity in Primary Care
  • Contraception and Sexual Health
  • Menopause Management
  • Neurological diseases
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Established cardiovascular disease and secondary prevention
  • Musculoskeletal disorders
  • Travel Health
GP nursing
GP nurse
Module code

APP757 / HEAD396


Credits

20


FHEQ Level

Level 6 (degree) and Level 7 (masters)


Location

Blended learning approach with face to face delivery at Â鶹´«Ã½

Module details

Degree – level 6

By the end of the module, the student will be able to:
  • demonstrate knowledge, understanding and capability in practice to undertake clinical competencies required to fulfil the role of a general practice nurse
  • discuss and analyse the developing role of the practice nurse, within the Primary Care Multi-disciplinary team and the interface of general practice with the wider health community
  • develop and evidence reflective practice recognising its centrality to the provision of quality patient care
  • access and critically analyse the evidence base used to support current practice
  • demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved in assessment and management of patients living with long term conditions.

Masters – level 7

By the end of the module, the student will be able to:
  • demonstrate knowledge, understanding and capability in practice to undertake clinical competencies required to fulfil the role of a general practice nurse
  • critically analyse and evaluate the developing role of the practice nurse, within the Primary Care Multi-disciplinary team and the interface of general practice with the wider health community
  • develop and evidence reflective practice recognising its centrality to the provision of quality patient care, innovation and leadership
  • access and critically analyse the quality of evidence base used to support current practice
  • access, appraise and interpret the principles involved in assessment and management of patients living with long term conditions.