1. Module introduction
Introduction to Nursing
University of the West of Scotland
2012

2. Intended learning outcomes
You will be able to:
 Identify and contact the module team;
 Outline the structure and content of the module;
 Describe your responsibilities in relation to
learning and assessment.

3. Purpose
To develop your understanding of the
role of the nurse in caring for and
safeguarding people

4. Module learning outcomes
Principles Policies & issues
Care
Evidence-base Communication

5. Your module team
Moodle

6. Structure
Campus Placement
Weeks 1 to 9 Weeks 10 to 13

7. Campus
Modified lectures
Workshops
Tutorials
Online
Independent study

8. Module information
Moodle

9. Content
Designed to help you meet the
module learning outcomes

10. Content
Timetable

11. Responsibilities
 Attendance
 Punctuality
 Preparation
 Behaviour

12. Assessment
2 essential components:
1. Written assignment;
2. Practice placement assessment.
Remember
You must pass both to pass the module overall

13. Assessment
Assessment guidance

14. Written assignment
Formative Summative
 500 words  1500 words
 15th Oct. 2012  19th Dec. 2012
 Not graded but will  Graded to give the
help with summative overall module mark

15. Formative assessment:
Annotated bibliography
 Locate 4 credible sources of evidence related to
confidentiality in nursing;
 Summarise the main points of each source,
including a citation for the source;
 Provide a reference list of these sources in
accordance with UWS Referencing Guidelines.

16. Summative assessment:
Introduction to Nursing Workbook
3 sections
1. Confidentiality
2. Communication
3. Dignity and respect in care

17. Introduction to Nursing
Workbook

18. Academic support
 Questions about your assignment?
– Post on Moodle
– Posts will be reviewed and answers provided
 Timetabled academic support sessions

19. Practice placement assessment
Formative Summative
 Week 2 to 3  Week 4
 Strengths and areas  Pass required to pass
for improvement the module overall

20. Practice placement
assessment
Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW)
Induction Standards

21. HCSW Induction Standards
14 standards focusing on:
 Basic things you need to know and do e.g.
– Roles and responsibilities
– NHS policies and procedures
– Safety and security in the workplace
 Moodle

22. Intended learning outcomes
You will be able to:
 Identify and contact the module team;
 Outline the structure and content of the module;
 Describe your responsibilities in relation to
learning and assessment.

23. Introduction to nursing
Module introduction
University of the West of Scotland
2012