Nursing Dynamics
Projects, assignments, case studies, study materials, written tests and examinations and clinical assessment.
Learners will be assessed on their ability to:
One
Apply relevant legislations to the practice of nursing.
Use ethical codes and principles to act as an advocate for patient, families and groups.
Take responsibility and accountability within the limits of own competence as a clinical nurse specialist according to scope of practice and relevant legislation.
Recognise, analyse and debate the current factors that contribute to the transformation of the nursing profession.
Two
Perform a health/disease profile of the community.
Make recommendations based on identified needs guided by the National Health Plan.
Utilise available data to initiate and facilitate quality nursing service.
Analyse health and health related policies relevant to the clinical nurse specialist and use these to give input for the promotion of the health status of the population.
Three
Show awareness and tolerance of cultural diversity and others` opinions.
Communicate effectively with all age groups and with people having mental and physical disabilities.
Collaborate and consult effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team.
Apply effective interpersonal skills in managing conflict.
Create a supportive environment for colleagues and patients.
Four
Design and implement teaching programmes for the identified learning needs.
Give relevant health information using the Primary Health Care Approach.
Demonstrate competence in written and oral presentations.
Five
Choose the most effective method of assigning nursing care in accordance with the available resources.
Exercise leadership skills in given situations.
Prepare the budget and account for the financial needs and expenditure for the unit.
Determine, formulate and monitor nursing care standards.
Compile and implement a risk management programme.
Plan a disaster programme and evaluate the effectiveness thereof and manage emergencies appropriately.
Support and facilitate changes as identified.
Six
Formulate and implement an orientation programme.
Apply grievance and disciplinary procedures affectively.
Conduct performance appraisal interviews.
Create a therapeutic and supportive environment.
Support staff development activities.
Seven
Apply the fundamentals of research in the practice of nursing.
Critically analyse clinical researched articles/reports.
Evaluate the possibility for research projects for the self, clinical environment, management and education.
Negotiate/facilitate the implementation of relevant research results to patient care.
Capita Selecta
Projects, assignments, case studies, study materials, written tests and examinations and clinical assessment. Learners will be assessed on their ability:
One
Analyse the population and health profiles of pregnant mothers and neonates at national, provincial and local levels, plan and implement recommendations in reports and statistics.
Apply the principles of the National Health Policy. In the practice of advanced midwifery and Neonatal nursing science at macro and micro Levels.
Apply relevant legislation applicable to his/her scope of practice.
Two
Identify, plan and manage physical, psychosocial and mental health problems of families and communities that may be detrimental to the life of the expectant mother and the newborn.
Apply transcultural midwifery practice in advanced midwifery and neonatal nursing science.
Utilise appropriate referral system.
Three
Administer drugs safely according to the scope of practice.
Demonstrate knowledge of the origin, indications, administration, action, side effects and their contra-indications of drugs used during pregnancy, labour, puerperium and in the care of the foetus and neonate.
Assess the therapeutic effects of medication.
Four
Apply principles of dietetics in the care of the mother during pregnancy, labour and puerperium and consider social cultural problems related to diet.
Plan and implement special diets for mothers with specific conditions during pregnancy, intrapartum and post partum periods.
Speciality
Projects, assignments, case studies, study materials, written tests and examinations and clinical assessment. Learners will be assessed on their ability:
One
Take a complete history.
Conduct a thorough comprehensive physical examination of the pregnant woman.
Perform relevant tests and investigations and interpret correctly.
Formulate a nursing care plan for needs identified.
Plan and implement nursing care for all normal and abnormal pregnancies.
Diagnose and manage abnormalities and emergencies during pregnancy in health settings in the absence of an obstetrician.
Draw up a nursing care plan and modify interventions if necessary.
Prevent complications through timeous intervention and accurate screening.
Identify complications during all stages of labour and manage appropriately.
Resuscitate mother/neonate effectively and efficiently as need arises.
Give mothers health information to ensure physical and psychological well-being.
Assist mothers with breast-feeding.
Prevent complications during puerperium.
Identify and manage complications of the puerperium efficiently.
Evaluate nursing care and medical care rendered during all stages of labour.
Refer all patients with abnormalities.
Two
Identify and manage gynaecological problems related to obstetrics
Assist in gynaecological operations in theatre.
Assist in the performance of termination of pregnancy and provide appropriate counseling.
Refer all problems beyond her/his scope of practice to the obstetrician.
Three
Counsel clients on different family planning methods.
Take history and examine the client.
Assist individuals and clients to make an informed choice.
Counsel clients concerning specific chosen method of family planning.
Assist in the performance of tubal legations.
Prescribe and administer family planning methods within relevant legislation.
Four
Take precautions to prevent all neonatal complications.
Plan and implement management of the identified complication.
Evaluate nursing care rendered.
Refer timeously all complications above his/her scope of practice to the neonotologist.
Demonstrate skill in the use of high technology equipment.
Interpret correctly laboratory results and act accordingly.
Five
Demonstrate professional behaviour in his/her practise.
Accept accountability and responsibility to provide high quality care.
Apply knowledge of relevant legislation that influences health care delivery.
Use appropriate ethical codes and principles to act as a patient advocate.
Six
Examines and manages all clients or patients referred to her.
Collaborates with other members of the multi-sectoral team.
Co-ordinates and collaborate maternal and child services within the District/Regions.
Work safely as a private practitioner.
Identify and utilise relevant social and political networks.
Identify and explore new roles for nurses in a changing health environment.
Assessment criteria associated with Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:
One
Explore and analyse direct and indirect factors which give rise to maternal and child health problems.
Assess the nature, extent and intensity of the problem and set priorities.
Generate alternative strategies to deal with problems at all levels.
Draws from theoretical and experiential knowledge to solve problems.
Apply principles of group participation in problem solving and decision-making.
Demonstrate the use of the nursing process as a scientific, systematic framework for critical thinking in which advanced midwifery specialists seek information.
Two
Works effectively within the multi-disciplinary team in the management of maternal and child complications.
Demonstrates personal skills (e.g. Tolerance, empathy and accepting criticism).
Undertake health related projects that provide evidence of successful interaction with others.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity when working with colleagues and other multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral team members.
Three
Demonstrates a high degree of personal and professional behaviour, accountability and responsibility towards the practice of advanced midwifery and neonatal nursing science.
Act within the legal and ethical framework of her/his profession.
Recognise own strengths and weaknesses and develop coping strategies.
Four
Use human and material resources effectively to suit his/her individual academic and professional needs.
Develop cognitive strategies, i.e. able to think on the job, create innovative solutions in times of emergency situations in the care of the pregnant mother and the neonate.
Use community profile to note trends in disease patterns.
Undertake mini-research projects in finding answers to problems related to mother and child health.
Plan and conduct comprehensive and educational programmes and campaigns to prevent illness and promote health.
Five
Recognise that communication is upward, downward and horizontal and utilises the various channels of communication.
Demonstrates the ability to give clear, concise, verbal and written reports.
Describe and interpret what he/she comes across in appropriate ways.
Six
Use the scientific method of investigation, testing and evaluation in nursing fields.
Select appropriate health related technology to suit needs of the individual or group.
Demonstrate a consideration of the ethics involved in nursing and technology issues.
Seven
Use a holistic approach in the management of individuals, families, groups and communities.
Demonstrate knowledge of interconnectedness of factors influencing the achievement of optimal health to find appropriate solutions to maternal and neonatal issues.
Eight
Identify personal limitations and develop personal characteristics required for professional advancement.
Identify education needs and be a self-directed learner who will be able to select appropriate learning resources and evaluate personal progress.
Show willingness to participate in groups and display tolerance of diversity and others opinions.
Demonstrate awareness of own culture and background and that of cultural diversity.
Make connection from theoretical knowledge to practical application in the nursing fields.
Be a productive member of a group, which engages in learning, research and set foundation for continuing learning.
Integrated assessment:
Formative assessment
Learning and assessment are integrated. The scheme of work includes tests and assignments, clinical laboratory work and competency evaluation of clinical skills. The process is continuous and focuses on smaller sections of the work in limited number of outcomes.
Summative assessment
Summative assessments test the students` abilities to manage and integrate a larger body of knowledge and to achieve the stated outcomes of a course/module. The summative assessment also focuses on the students` ability to integrate knowledge and skills in the practical health care related situations relevant to the particular area of specialisation. Summative assessment includes examinations in both theory and practical.
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