Foundation Programme - Year 2

Semester 1: Adult Nursing Medical Placement ……………………………………………….

PROCESS OBJECTIVES

Domains

Please tick the boxes to indicate process objectives that are available on the placement

Professional/Ethical Practice

demonstrate at all times practice that accords with the NMC code of professional conduct and which is within the scope of nursing

practice and within the sphere of one’s own accountability

identify and read local policies related to patient and personal safety

find out and demonstrate procedures followed in the case of an emergency

find out the procedure followed in the case of an emergency

participate in care that demonstrates safe manual handling procedures

participate in care that demonstrates infection control knowledge and application

observe and participate in care activities demonstrating the confidential and ethical basis for care

demonstrate sensitivity to others’ values, customs and beliefs

show commitment to reliability, punctuality and accountability.

Care Delivery

observe and participate in the communication of information and support, to patients, relatives and appropriate clinical staff, within the

acute care setting

participate in the assessment of care needs and the planning of care using a problem solving approach and the relevant framework for

care

participate in the documentation and evaluation of planned care

participate in the planning and structured delivery of care to prevent the spread of infection.

participate under supervision in the direct delivery of care related to:

personal cleansing and dressing

maintaining oral hygiene

prevention of cross infection

maintaining nutritional status - oral and enteral feeding

monitoring vital signs

monitoring fluid balance

maintaining and monitoring eliminatory status -

urinary - urine testing, catheter care
bowel - administration of aperients and suppositories

oxygen therapy

administration of medications

oral, inhalatory, topical, rectal, intra-muscular and subcutaneous injection

patient education and health promotion

emergency situations ( as appropriate)

participate in/attend appropriate diagnostic investigations and procedures

observe and participate in interdisciplinary aspects of therapy e.g. with physiotherapist, speech and language therapist, dietician, social worker.

Care Management

participate in promoting a care environment that ensures optimal health and safety

participates as appropriate in the organisation of the delivery of care within the acute ward setting

observe and participate in organising interdisciplinary aspects of therapy e.g. physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, dietetics social

work

participate as appropriate in literary, numeracy and computer skills relevant to the care data.

Personal and Professional Development

identify specific learning needs, limitations, opportunities and objectives

develop with mentor a plan of experience and learning in order to achieve outcomes

identify and engage with evidence underpinning practice

document appropriately the learning experience.