EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES University Of Derby Rolling Programme Mentor Update 2010

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Introduction This update will support you to meet your professional requirements under: The Code (NMC, 2008) Standards to Support Learning and Assessment in Practice (NMC, 2008) Standards of Proficiency for Pre-registration Nursing Education (NMC, 2004)

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Purpose of the annual update Assist you in making confident judgements about student performance in practice Provide a forum where you can share experiences with colleagues, ask questions and discuss issues of concern To keep you abreast of current issues in relation to the ADNS programme

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Standards to Support Learning and Assessment In Practice (NMC 2008) Can be viewed online at Defines and promotes standards to ensure excellence in practice learning The standards identify the knowledge and skills required of a mentor to support and assess students effectively

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies 50 students Chesterfield Campus – March and September 30 students at Kedleston Road – March and September Three year full time programme (one year Common Foundation, two years Branch) Upon completion students exit with Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies, which includes 60 credits at level 6. 50% theory and 50% practice Interprofessional learning module during common foundation programme

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES 3/52 Formative IPL MODULE 3/52 Formative 10/52 Summative 6/52 Formative 6/52 Summative 7/52 Summative 4/52 Elective 12/52 Summative HOLIDAY 6/52 Formative 1/52 Formative 6/52 Summative 1/52 Summativ e HOLIDAY 1/52 Summative DERBY UNIVERSITY ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN NURSING STUDIES (ADULT BRANCH) NEW PROGRAMME - September 2009 Intake 1 st 2 nd 3 rd

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES New Curriculum Common Foundation Programme Introduced to practice placements after 6 weeks in theory module 1 st placement will be 6 weeks (formative) branch specific 2 nd placement will be 6 weeks (formative) to include non branch exposure 3 rd placement will be for 10 week branch specific placement which will be summatively assessed = 22 weeks in practice

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Common Foundation Programme (CFP,1 st year) Formative and summative assessments Community and acute experience Pathway opportunities Non branch opportunities Final placement – branch specific for 10 weeks Reflection in theory and practice 7 weeks holiday

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Branch (2 nd and 3 rd year) Streams Rotation Formative and summative assessments 4x 7 week placements – (rotation) 3 x in 2 nd year and 1x in 3 rd year Elective opportunity – 4 weeks Transition to registered nurse – 12 weeks = 44 weeks in practice

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Streams Group 1 - Medical / Surgical / Rehab / P. Care Group 2 - Surgical / Medical / P.Care / Rehab Group 3 - Rehab / P.Care / Medical / Surgical Group 4 - P.Care / Rehab / Surgical / Medical

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Course Requirements 37.5 hrs per week in practice (new programme) 40 hours per week in practice (existing programme) Annual leave planned for 3 years Students work all shift patterns 40% time spent with mentor 12 nights over 3 years (unless under 18 years)

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Maintaining qualified mentor status Successful completion of NMC validated mentor preparation programme Annual mentorship update (rolling programme) Triennial review

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Support for mentors in practice Educational lead within the Trust Ward sisters Matrons University Practice Team (link lecturers) Clinical Placement Learning Team

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Sign-off mentors Support final placement student Require preparation for role Clinically current and capable in field of practice in which student is being assessed Ensure that all components of the assessment documentation are complete Understand accountability in role of sign off mentor

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Essential Skills Clusters (ESCs) Introduced as a result of concerns over lack of knowledge and skills in fundamental nursing practice (Fitness for Practice, NMC 2005) The NMC Essential Skills Clusters (ESCs) are intended to be used in support of the achievement of the Nursing Proficiencies All students will require assessment of essential skills throughout the pre-registration programme

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES ESCs cover the following as broad headings: care and compassion, communication (CCC) organisational aspects of care (OAC) infection prevention and control (IPC) nutrition and fluid maintenance (NFM) medicines management (MM) Under these headings there are 42 essential skills areas identified, which are further sub-divided into CFP and branch skills

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Summative assessment in CFP In CFP assessments will be required in: Height, weight and BMI Fluid Balance Dietary Intake Vital Signs Aseptic technique and medicine calculations assessed in University

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Summative Assessment in Branch In branch programmes assessments in practice will be required for; Nutritional assessment Hydration/Dehydration Medicines administration Enteral feeding (Not Mental Health Branch) IV Fluids (Not Learning Disability or Mental Health Branch) Patient Group Directions will be assessed in University

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Summary The nursing Essential Skills Clusters (ESCs) identify skills that: are under broad headings fundamental to best practice relate to all nursing fields of practice reflect patient expectation of new qualifiers in specific areas complement existing NMC outcomes and proficiencies require specific testing must be demonstrated before entry to the branch programme and prior to registration are subject to ongoing monitoring and review

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Quiz time!

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SCIENCES Thank you Any questions?