This module is for registered nurses working within a Primary Care setting, the applicant would have already achieved basic treatment room skills such as cervical cytology and immunisation and are looking to enhance the care that they provide.

This course aims to build on the core skills of nurses working in general practice, the module will improve knowledge, competence and clinical leadership required for successful, innovative, and autonomous practice. Applicants will develop their ability and confidence in the assessment, intervention and management of patients presenting with a wide range of conditions within the general practice environment.

The module will aim to enhance your knowledge in respiratory and diabetes care, alongside providing sessions in interpreting results, cancer as a long-term condition and introducing enhanced clinical skills.

Study at Level 5 or above within the last five years.

1. Case study - Students will be required to write a case study that evaluates the assessment and delivery of evidenced based care in practice. Aspects of policy drivers and Key Performance Indicators underpinning the care will be critically reviewed.

Learning outcomes – 1,2,3,4,5
Pass Mark – 40%
Word count – 3000 words

2. Practice portfolio including two reflective accounts – 500 words each
Pass Mark – Pass/Fail
Learning Outcomes – 1,2,5

All elements of the assessments must be passed to successfully complete the course.

Students will be encouraged to discuss their case study with module leader

• Assess and manage a range of conditions encountered in general practice utilising a variety of assessment tools and consultation models. 
• Role model and embody non-judgemental, value-based care in practice.
• Demonstrate underpinning knowledge of contemporary general practice nursing and the application and integration of research and other evidence.
• Clinically lead the general practice nursing team 
• Critically review the nature of Practice Nursing and develop innovative and creative solutions to deliver quality care to service users across the lifespan

Indicative content

Consultation and history-taking skills
Physical assessment skills
Motivation interviewing and self-management
Management of a range of long-term conditions and comorbidities
Understanding and applying the evidence base in relation to assessment, treatment, and management of patients within general practice
The context of the public health role of community and general practice nurses: related to health promotion, education, and protection.
Communication skills including negotiation and influencing.
Teaching and learning activity

Reflective learning

Seminar presentations
Lectures
Group discussions and peer review
Action learning sets will provide a varied learning experience.