Dear Student, Welcome to the BSc (Hons) Nursing Adult offered by

Dear Student,
Welcome to the BSc (Hons) Nursing Adult offered by the School of Nursing at Ulster
University, Magee Campus.
REGISTRATION DAY:
Your Registration Day is Friday 11 September 2015 and your registration schedule will
confirm time to attend. Please ensure that you bring with you information requested by
Faculty Office to ensure that you can complete the registration process. During
Registration you will be required to pay for the following so please ensure that you bring
the required amount with you:
£25.00:
Required for clinical portfolio; ILS training manual; professional badge
INDUCTION WEEK:
An Induction Programme commences on Monday 14 Sept to Friday 18 Sept 2015 and is
compulsory for all those intending to undertake the programme.
Please report to Room MG207b, Magee Campus at 9.15am on Monday 14 September.
BURSARY:
You can access information and application forms regarding your nursing bursary
payments here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BSO-Bursary-AdministrationUnit/864575913635351?ref=hl
The Bursary Unit will also contact you directly in August with an application form. You will
receive your first monthly bursary payment approximately 4 weeks after commencement of
the course, in mid-October. Your next payment with be at end of November and at end of
every month thereafter.
TIMETABLES AND OTHER INFORMATION: Please find included below:
• Induction Timetable
• Provisional Semester One timetable
• Course Overview
• Uniform information
• Recommended reading lists
I am sure at this point you will have numerous questions relating to the programme, which
will be answered in the Induction Programme. We look forward to meeting in your
Induction Programme.
Yours sincerely,
______________________
Bridin Crumlish-Hannaway
Course Director Adult
BSc Hons Adult Nursing - Induction Programme September 2015
Friday 11th
Sept
Monday 14th
Sept
Tuesday 15th
Sept
Wed16th Sept
Registration - Room to be confirmed
9.15
Room MG207b
Welcome
Bridin Crumlish-Hannaway
Course Director
Andrea Shepherd Ass Course
Director
Student Walk About
Room MG207b available as a
meeting point
10.45
Coffee
Break
11.15
Room
MG207b
Welcome
Stephane
Dunleavy
Academic
Lead
11.45
Room MG207b
Welcome
Seana Duggan
Academic Lead Practice Learning
12.30
Lunch
Break
13.30
Ice Breakers
Group A Room ---- MG207b
Group B Room ----Skills lab 1
Group C Room ----Skills lab 2
Teaching Staff and
Student class reps/staff
10.30
Room MG207b
11.00
Room MG207b
11.45
Room MG207b
13.30
14.15
Room MG207b
Health and Safety
EDGE Award
Lunch
Break
Dr Helen McGravey
Sharon Milliner
Student Support
Student Union
Nursing Society
DHSSPS Bursary
Explained
Colin Murray
Elaine Duffy
15.30
Room MG207b
Adult/Mental Health nursing
students
Andrea Shepherd
Columba McLaughlin
Shared Learning Principals
15.30
Room MG207b
Semester 1 module coordinators introductions
Personal Preparation
Additional Induction program is schedule for Wednesday’s throughout semester 1 (timetable will be made available 14th September)
Occupational Health appointments on specified dates
Thursday 17th
Sept
Friday 18th
Sept
9.15
Uniform Fitting
Group A Adult
Room MF017 (Skills Labs)
10.30
Room MF116 Black Board Learn
Group A Adult
Dr Oonagh McNally
11.45
Room MM221 (Top Floor Library Block)
Group A Adult
Basic library /ICT induction:
12.45
Lunch
13.30
Room MG229
Group A Adult
Study Skills
Personal Preparation
9.15
Room MM221 (Top Floor Library Block)
Group B Adult
Basic library /ICT induction:
10.30
Room MG229
Group B Adult
Study Skills
11.45
Uniform Fitting
Group B Adult
Room MF017 (Skills Labs)
12.45
Lunch
13.30
Room MF116 Black Board Learn
Group B Adult
Dr Oonagh McNally
9.15
Room MG229
Group C Adult
Study Skills
10.30
Room MM221 (Top Floor Library Block)
Group C Adult
Basic library /ICT induction:
1.45
Room MF116 Black Board Learn
Group C Adult
Dr Oonagh McNally
12.45
Lunch
13.30
Uniform Fitting
Group C Adult
Room MF017 (Skills Labs)
Occupational Health appointments on specified dates
th
Representatives from the - Royal College of Nursing; UNISON; Gideon will be available in block MG level 1 foyer – on Thursday 17 September for your
information.
BSc (Honours) Nursing - Adult & Mental Health
Year 1 (2015 Intake) Academic year 2015/2016 Semester One
Week commencing 21st September 2015 (10 weeks)
9.15
Monday
10.15
11.15
Skills Lab MF020
To be confirmed
Wednesday
Thursday
SKILLS -
NUR162 and NUR166
Understanding Nursing
(adult & mental health)
Lecture x 2 hours
Room MG207b
2.15
Room MG207b
NUR161 Well
Person in Body and Mind
Tutorial x 2 hours Group B
Room MF214
NUR161
Well Person in Body and Mind
Tutorial x 2 hours Group Mental Health
Room MF131
NUR160
Care, Compassion & Communication
Group (half of group A)
Room MF017
SKILLS NUR160
Care, Compassion & Communication
Group (half of group A)
Room MF020
1.15
Room MF017
Room MF020
NUR161
Well Person in Body and Mind
Tutorial x 2 hours Group A
Room MF214
NUR161
Well Person in Body and Mind
Tutorial x 2 hours Group C
Room MF217
NUR160
Care, Compassion & Communication
Group (half of group B)
SKILLS NUR160
Care, Compassion & Communication
Group (half of group B)
SKILLS -
NUR162
NUR162
Understanding Adult Nursing
Understanding Adult Nursing
Group C
Group A
Tutorial x 1.5 hours
Tutorial x 1.5 hours
Room MF217
1.15 to 2.45
Room MF217 2.45 to 4.15
NUR160
Care, Compassion & Communication
Group (half of group mental health)
SKILLS –
Room MF017
SKILLS –
Room MF017
NUR160
Care, Compassion & Communication
Group (half of group C)
SKILLS –
Room MF020
Friday
13.15 to 15.15
CONTINUED INDUCTION
Week 2/3 Library
Searching the library catalogue, basic databases and manual referencing (Part 1)
Week 5/6 Library
Searching the library catalogue, basic databases and manual referencing (Part 2)
Week 7/8
RCN/Chief Nursing Officer/DHSSPS Fraud/Occupational Health
Week 9/10
Practice, portfolio study day
All dates to be confirmed
NUR166
NUR162
Understanding Adult Nursing
Understanding
Mental Health Nursing
Group B
Tutorial x 1.5 hours
Tutorial x 1.5 hours
Room MF131
9.15 to 10.45
Room MF217
10.45 to 12.15
NUR160
Care, Compassion & Communication
Group (half of group C)
Skills Lab MF020
To be confirmed
3.15
NUR160
Care, Compassion & Communication
Lecture x 2 hours
NUR161
Well Person in Body and Mind
Lecture x 2 hours
Room MG207b
9.05 to 11.05
Tuesday
12.15
Self-Directed Learning/ Studies Advice
*PLEASE NOTE TIMETABLE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
NUR160
Care, Compassion & Communication
Group (half of group mental health)
SKILLS –
Room MF020
4.15
Dated 6 May 2015
School of Nursing
General Overview of New BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult)
Formative Assessment
Summative Assessment
2015
Sep
2016
2015
Sep
LD + MH
29/08/2016
05/09/2016
12/09/2016
48
49
50
51
52
Holidays
Holidays
Holidays
22/08/2016
47
Holidays
46
Adult Hospital
Adult Community
Adult Hospital
Adult Community
15/08/2016
01/08/2016
42 43 44 45
Adult Hospital
Adult Community
Resit
41
Sept
08/08/2016
Adult Hospital
Adult Community
The Well Person in Society
40
25/07/2016
LD + MH
39
LD + MH
Study
38
August
18/07/2016
37
11/07/2016
36
04/07/2016
35
27/06/2016
34
20/06/2016
30 31 32 33
Adult Hospital
Adult Community
13/06/2016
06/06/2016
Easter
30/05/2016
29
23/05/2016
28
16/05/2016
27
09/05/2016
26
02/05/2016
25
Exams
24
Understanding Evidence for Person-Centred
Nursing
Adult Hospital
08/08/2016
15/08/2016
22/08/2016
29/08/2016
05/09/2016
12/09/2016
47
48
49
50
51
52
Adult Hospital
Home
Home
Public Health
Understanding Research
Holidays
01/08/2016
46
Holidays
25/07/2016
45
Holidays
18/07/2016
44
Holidays
11/07/2016
43
Study
04/07/2016
42
Study
27/06/2016
13/06/2016
06/06/2016
30/05/2016
Sept
41
Study
PH
TR
Understanding Research
HN
August
36 37 38 39 40
Interprofessional and
Collaborative Working
Promoting Health and
Wellbeing
Study
AH
35
July
20/06/2016
TR Public Health
Public Health
Home
TR HN
Adult Hospital
Easter
Adult Hospital
30 31 32 33 34
Interprofessional and
Collaborative Working
Promoting Health and
Wellbeing
June
23/05/2016
29
16/05/2016
28
09/05/2016
27
Study
26
02/05/2016
04/04/2016
25
25/04/2016
28/03/2016
24
May
18/04/2016
21/03/2016
18 19 20 21 22 23
Home
PH
TR
Home
Home
PH
TR
Public Health
H TR
11/04/2016
14/03/2016
April
07/03/2016
March
29/02/2016
15/02/2016
08/02/2016
17
01/02/2016
16
25/01/2016
15
18/01/2016
14
Adult Hospital
Nursing the Person with Complex Needs
2015
Sep
11 12 13
Public Health
Public Health
Home
February
22/02/2016
Comprehensive Nursing Assessment and Practice
11/01/2016
10
Exam
9
04/01/2016
16/11/2015
8
28/12/2015
09/11/2015
7
Exam
02/11/2015
6
21/12/2015
26/10/2015
5
Christmas
19/10/2015
4
January
14/12/2015
12/10/2015
3
07/12/2015
05/10/2015
2
30/11/2015
28/09/2015
1
December
23/11/2015
21/09/2015
November
Christmas
2016
09/05/2016
16/05/2016
23/05/2016
30/05/2016
06/06/2016
13/06/2016
20/06/2016
27/06/2016
04/07/2016
11/07/2016
18/07/2016
25/07/2016
01/08/2016
08/08/2016
15/08/2016
22/08/2016
29/08/2016
05/09/2016
12/09/2016
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
Developing a Nursing Research Proposal
Adult Hospital
Study
Applying Professional Values in Practice
Adult Community
Management Hospital or Community
Community experiences:
Include district nursing, integrated teams (eg rapid response), nursing and residential homes and public health (health visiting, occupational health, school nursing, public health agencies).
Hospital experiences:
Include rotation through acute (medical/surgical), older people and continuing care/rehabilitation.
Management
Hospital or
Community
Holidays
02/05/2016
28
Holidays
25/04/2016
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Issues in Contemproary Professional Nursing
Practice
Theory
18/04/2016
Sept
11/04/2016
August
04/04/2016
July
28/03/2016
June
21/03/2016
May
Holidays
and Effective Nurse
(cont'd)
April
Holidays
Adult Hospital
14/03/2016
18
07/03/2016
17
29/02/2016
16
22/02/2016
15
15/02/2016
14
08/02/2016
13
01/02/2016
12
25/01/2016
18/01/2016
11
and Innovative Nurse
(cont'd)
The Reflective
The Safe
10
in Adult Nursing Practice
(cont'd)
March
Easter
Adult Community
11/01/2016
9
Study
8
04/01/2016
16/11/2015
7
28/12/2015
09/11/2015
6
Study
02/11/2015
5
21/12/2015
26/10/2015
4
14/12/2015
19/10/2015
3
February
07/12/2015
12/10/2015
2
PersonCentredness
January
30/11/2015
05/10/2015
1
December
23/11/2015
28/09/2015
November
21/09/2015
October
Christmas
Year 2
23
July
2016
October
Applied Human Sciences for Nursing
Year 3
22
June
Resit
Adult Hospital
The Well Person in Body and Mind
Christmas
Year 1
Care Compassion and Communication
21
Fostering Safe Holistic Care
25/04/2016
20
May
18/04/2016
19
Adult
Community
11/04/2016
18
04/04/2016
17
28/03/2016
16
21/03/2016
15
14/03/2016
01/02/2016
14
07/03/2016
25/01/2016
13
29/02/2016
18/01/2016
12
Adult
Community
22/02/2016
11/01/2016
11
April
15/02/2016
04/01/2016
10
March
08/02/2016
28/12/2015
9
21/12/2015
8
Christmas
7
14/12/2015
16/11/2015
6
Understanding Adult Nursing
Christmas
09/11/2015
5
February
07/12/2015
02/11/2015
4
January
30/11/2015
26/10/2015
3
December
23/11/2015
19/10/2015
2
12/10/2015
28/09/2015
1
November
05/10/2015
21/09/2015
October
IMPORTANT UNIFORM INFORMATION
Dear Student
You are required to wear an Ulster University student uniform and name badge for
your practice learning experience (placement). The approved suppliers who are a
local Northern Ireland supplier called “Tailored Image” will attend during your
Induction Week to carry out uniform fitting and take payment.
This will be a private arrangement for each student and you must make payment
arrangements directly with the supplier.
Listed are prices for information.
ITEM
PRICE INCL VAT
LADIES/MENS TUNIC
£18.90
LADIES/MENS TROUSER
£20.30
LADIES DRESS
£21.36
WATERPROOF JACKET
(R206X)
£23.35
LAB COAT
£14.55
POLO SHIRT
£6.42
BADGE
£2.30
WE CHARGE FOR 2 BADGES, I.E. £4.60. ONE
BADGE IS INCLUDED WITH THE TUNIC.
Tailored Image
T: 028 877 268 76
BOOKLIST FOR YEAR ONE
MODULES STUDIED IN YEAR 1 OF THE PROGRAMME:
Books that are required reading are recommended for purchase. Many of these
books will be used throughout the 3 years of your programme.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Care Compassion and Communication
Fostering Safe and Holistic
Care
The Well Person in Body and Mind
Understanding Evidence for
Person-centred Nursing
Understanding Mental Health Nursing
The Well Person in Society
MODULE TITLE: Care, Compassion and Communication
Required:
Bach, S., and Grant, A. 2011. Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Nursing.
2nd ed. Exeter: Learning Matters.
Brooker, C., and Nicol, M. eds. 2011. Alexander’s Nursing Practice. 4th ed.
Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
Dougherty, L and Lister, S. eds. 2011. Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical
Nursing Procedures. 5th ed. Student Edition. London: Wiley-Blackwell.
Trenoweth, S., Docherty, T., Franks, J. and Pearce, R. 2011. Nursing and Mental
Health Care: an introduction for all fields of practice. Exeter: Learning Matters.
Recommended:
Nursing and Midwifery Council publications - available at http://www.nmc-uk.org
• The Code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and
midwives
•
Guidance on professional conduct for nursing and midwifery students
MODULE TITLE: The Well Person in Body and Mind
Required:
Upton D. 2010. Introducing psychology for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals.
Harlow: Pearson.
Peate, I. and Nair, M. eds. 2011. Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for
Student Nurses. London: Oxford Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Recommended:
Waugh, A. and Grant, A. 2011. Ross and Wilson - anatomy and physiology in health
and illness, 11th edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Colbert, B., Ankney, J., Lee, K., Steggall, M. and Dingle, M. 2009. Anatomy and
physiology for nursing and health professionals. Harlow: Pearson.
Hargie, O. and Dickson, D. 2011. Skilled interpersonal communication: research,
theory and practice. 5th Edition. London: Routledge.
Morrison, V. and Bennett, P. 2009. An introduction to health psychology. London:
Pearson Education.
MODULE TITLE: Understanding Mental Health Nursing
Required:
Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety. 2007. The Bamford
Review of Policy, Services and Legislation in Mental Health and Learning Disability
in Northern Ireland. DHSSPS: Belfast.
Clark, V. and Walsh, A. eds. 2009. Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing. London:
Oxford University Press.
Glasper, A., McEwing, G. and Richardson, J. eds. 2009. Foundation Studies for
Caring. Basingstoke: Palgrave McMillan.
Goodman, B. and Clemow, R. 2008. Nursing and working with other people. Exeter:
Learning Matters.
Hall, C. and Ritchie, D. 2009. What is Nursing? Exploring Theory and Practice.
Exeter: Learning Matters
Nursing and Midwifery Council. 2008. The Code: Standards of conduct, performance
and ethics for nurses and midwives. London: NMC
Nursing and Midwifery Council. 2011. Guidance on professional conduct for nursing
and midwifery students. London: NMC
Recommended:
Fontaine, K. L. 2009. Mental Health Nursing. 6th Ed. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice
Hall.
Griffith, R. and Tengnah, C. 2008. Law and professional issues in nursing. Exeter:
Learning Matters
DHSSPS. 2008. Standards for improving the patient and client experience. Belfast:
DHSSPS. (available at: www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/nmag-cnoconference)
DHSSPS. 2003. Good practice in consent: Implementation guide for health care
professionals. Belfast: DHSSPS. (available at:
www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/index/phealth/professional/professional_good_practice_guideli
nes/public_health_consent.htm.
National Institute for Mental Health in England. 2004. Ten Essential Shared
Capabilities. A Framework for the Whole Mental Health Workforce. London: NIMHE
and Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
Websites:
Nursing and Midwifery Council http://www.nmc-uk.org/
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/
MODULE TITLE: Fostering Safe Holistic Care
Required:
Brooker, C., and Nicol, M. 2011. Alexander’s Nursing Practice. Edinburgh: Churchill
Livingstone Elsevier
Bach, S., and Grant, A. 2011. Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Nursing.
2nd ed. Exeter: Learning Matters
Dougherty, L and Lister, S. eds. 2011. Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical
Nursing Procedures. 5th ed. Student Edition. London: Wiley-Blackwell.
Freshwater, D. 2007. Therapeutic Nursing: improving patient care through self
awareness and reflection. London: Sage.
O’Brien, M., Spires, A. and Andrews, K. 2011. Introduction to Medicines
Management in Nursing. Exeter: Learning Matters.
Trenoweth, S., Docherty, T.,Franks, J and Pearce, R. 2011. Nursing and Mental
Health Care. An introduction for all fields of practice. Exeter: Learning Matters.
Recommended:
Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) publications
available at http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk
• A Partnership for Care Northern Ireland Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery
2010-2015
•
Families Matter Supporting Families in Northern Ireland- Regional Family and
Parenting Strategy March 2009
•
Maternity Services Consultation (draft) Maternity Strategy for Northern Ireland
September 2011
Glasper, A. E. and Richardson, J. eds. 2009. Textbook of children’s and young
people’s nursing. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Nursing and Midwifery Council publications - available at http://www.nmc-uk.org
• The code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and
midwives
•
Guidance on professional conduct for nursing and midwifery students
Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults 2003 available at:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2003/417/contents/made
The Children’s (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 available at:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1995/755/contents/made
MODULE TITLE: Understanding Evidence for Person-centred Nursing
Required:
Ellis, P. 2011. Evidence Based Practice in Nursing. Exeter: Learning Matters.
Parahoo, K. 2006. Nursing Research: principles, process and issues. 2nd ed.
Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Recommended:
Brown, S. J. 2009. Evidence Based Nursing: the research – practice connection.
London: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Keele, R. 2010. Nursing & Evidence Based Practice. London: Jones & Bartlett
Publishers.
Students will be referred to other reading (journal articles/ web resources) as
appropriate
MODULE TITLE: The Well Person in Society
Required:
Peate, I. and Nair, M. eds. 2011. Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for
Student Nurses. 4th ed. London: Oxford Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Rogers, A. and Pilgrim, D. 2010. A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness.
Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Goodman, B. and Strange, F. 2012. Psychology and Sociology in Nursing. Exeter:
Learning Matters.
Waugh, A. and Grant, A. 2011. Ross and Wilson - Anatomy and Physiology in Health
and Illness. 11th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Recommended:
Colbert, B., Ankney, J., Lee, K., Steggall, M. and Dingle, M. 2009. Anatomy and
physiology for Nursing and Health professionals. Harlow: Pearson.
Philpin, S.M. and Cooke, H. 2008. Sociology in Nursing. Edinburgh: Elsevier
Churchill Livingstone.

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