SCHOOL of NURSING and MIDWIFERY - University of Hertfordshire

Work-Based Learning for International Nursing

This 30 credit level 0 module is intended to support students from overseas as they settle to study and work in the UK. It will build on existing scholarly skills and habits to enable students to make the transition to degree level study.

Transcultural Nursing

This module enables students to examine the skills and knowledge needed by the nurse in caring for people from a range of cultures and communities. It is intended to be delivered by blended learning techniques and offered to nurses on the work based learning route. Whilst the notion of Transcultural Nursing may have originated in nursing in the USA over thirty years ago, it still offers challenges in terms of clarifying concepts and definitions. What is cultural sensitivity? What is cultural competence? How do these concepts relate to living and nursing in a multi-cultural society? How can this variety of individual needs be met in diverse health care systems? This module will explore all these ideas and encourage nurses to share cultural and personal beliefs about nursing and examine how these relate to patients and nursing care. Its relevance to nurses in a modern world dominated by individual and group mobility will be readily apparent.

International Perspectives on Research Theory and Practice

This module is designed for international nurses who wish to develop their research skills and ability to understand the theory and practice of research methodologies when applied to nursing and healthcare. It is intended to be delivered by blended learning techniques and offered to nurses on the work based learning route. Within the context of nursing and healthcare the module covers both philosophical and practical aspects of research and encourages learners to reflect upon their own rôle in the research process. In terms of applied skills it promotes the importance of information searching skills in the research process and provides opportunities to consider how to integrate research findings into practice.

The Art and Science of Nursing

Nursing has long been seen as a fusion between the art of human caring and the science of underpinning knowledge. This module is intended to be delivered by blended learning techniques and offered to nurses on the work based learning route. It will enable students to explore that underpinning knowledge of models and frameworks to come to an understanding of their current practice. This will necessarily involve an examination of the universal professional, and legal imperatives for nurses. Together with exploring differences that are inevitable when looking at nursing as an international activity. Students will also consider diversity in nursing roles and future directions for their own practice development. International themes in Public Health 30 Credits at level 3 , semester A, year 2. This module enables students to examine current public health concerns and explore the international context of health promotion. It is intended to be delivered by blended learning techniques and offered to nurses on the work based learning route. Students will develop the necessary skills and attributes to enable them to assess opportunities and plan strategies to promote the health of clients, groups and communities. This will inevitably include a look at current issues of global concern such as HIV/AIDS and Avian influenza and the nursing role in responding to them.

Leadership skills for health care practice: 15 credits at level 3, semester B, year 2 This module is aimed at health care professionals who have responsibilities for leading and developing teams and practice delivery. It is intended to be delivered by blended learning techniques and offered to nurses on the work based learning route. An emphasis will be placed on effectively developing the student’s leadership skills, knowledge and expertise. Students will be facilitated to undertake self assessment of their leadership skills and develop a personal development plan reflecting their skills need analysis. Theory and skills will be integrated using both a reflective and evidence based approach. A variety of teaching strategies will be used, with a focus on experiential and problem based learning, facilitating an interactive approach to learning.

Work based learning for International students 2

This 30 credit level 0 module is intended to consolidate learning at the end of the programme of study and enable students to reflect both on personal achievements and on an area of care or