Learning Outcomes - Shared Specialist Placement
Care of the Older Person
Domain 1 Professional/Ethical Practice
1.1
Participate under supervision in enabling the older person to maintain
independence.
1.2
Participate under supervision in the protection of self-esteem of the older person.
1.3
Recognise the importance of the concepts of advocacy and empowerment in
protecting the rights of the older person.
1.4
Recognise the ethical issues associated with the care of the older person, such as
consent, use of restraint and decision making processes.
Domain 2 Holistic Approaches to Care
2.1 Identify the specific needs of the older person in activities of living.
2.2
Recognise the importance of activities in the quality of life of the older person.
2.3
Recognise the role of medication in the care of the older person and the risks of
adverse drug reactions in older persons.
Domain 3 Interpersonal Relationships
3.1 Identify the importance of clear communication with the older person and the
issues that may adversely affect communication e.g. visual/hearing/cognitive
impairment.
3.2
Demonstrate an understanding of the vulnerability of the older person and the
associated risk factors.
Domain 4 Organisation and Management of Care
4.1 Identify the role of the individual patient and family in the decision making
processes of care delivery.
Domain 5 Personal and Professional Development
Learning Outcomes - Shared Specialist Placement
Community Nursing
Domain 1 Professional/Ethical Practice
1.1
Demonstrate an awareness of the roles and responsibilities of Public Health
Nurse/Community Based Nurses (e.g. PHN, RGN, Practice Nurse)
Domain 2 Holistic Approaches to Care
2.1 Identify the different client groups that receive a nursing service from the Public
Health Nurse/ Community Based Nurses.
2.2
Identify the effects of economic/social circumstances on health.
2.3
Discuss how the Public Health Nurse/ Community Based Nurse receives
information from a hospital about newly discharged patients and outline the
importance of discharge planning.
Domain 3 Interpersonal Relationships
3.1 Show an appreciation of the relationship between the Public Health Nurse/
Community Based Nurse and Individual/Family/Group and differentiate between
this relationship and the relationship between nurse and client in a hospital setting.
Domain 4 Organisation and Management of Care
4.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the co-ordinating role of the Public Health
Nurse/ Community Based Nurse.
4.2
Demonstrate an awareness of the statutory and non-statutory services available to
clients.
Domain 5 Personal and Professional Development
Learning Outcomes - Shared Specialist Placement
General Nursing
Domain 1 Professional/Ethical Practice
1.2
Act to protect the privacy of the client/patient at all times.
Domain 2 Holistic Approaches to Care
2.1 Participate under supervision in the utilisation of assessment tools.
Domain 3 Interpersonal Relationships
3.1 Recognise the importance of developing good interpersonal relationships with
client/patient groups.
3.2
Recognise factors which effect patients’/clients’ ability to communicate.
Domain 4 Organisation and Management of Care
4.1 Identify the role of the patient/family in the decision making process of care
delivery.
4.2
Demonstrate an awareness of how care is prioritised based on patients’ needs.
Domain 5 Personal and Professional Development
Learning Outcomes - Shared Specialist Placement
Intellectual Disability Nursing
Domain 1 Professional/Ethical Practice
1.1
Respect the dignity and rights of clients, families and colleagues at all times.
1.2
Demonstrate an awareness of advocacy and empowerment of clients who have an
intellectual disability.
Domain 2 Holistic Approaches to Care
2.1 Participate in the delivery of care that is planned with a person who has an
intellectual disability.
2.2
Acknowledge the client as an individual.
2.3
Participate in therapeutic activities with people with an intellectual disability.
2.4
Participate in multidisciplinary team interactions planned with/for clients.
Domain 3 Interpersonal Relationships
3.1 Demonstrate the ability to communicate and listen effectively with/for clients,
family and staff.
3.2
Recognise the importance of the role of the multidisciplinary team in working
with/for the client.
3.3
Demonstrate the ability to promptly report accurate observations to preceptor and
or relevant others.
Domain 4 Organisation and Management of Care
4.1 Participate, under supervision, in prioritising and planning care that meets the
holistic needs of the client.
Domain 5 Personal and Professional Development
Learning Outcomes - Shared Specialist Placement
Psychiatric Nursing
Domain 1 Professional/Ethical Practice
1.1 Shows awareness of mental health legislation and the practical and ethical
implications for patient care and nursing practice in this care setting.
Domain 2 Holistic Approaches to Care
2.1 Demonstrate an awareness of the interaction between physical and mental health
illness.
2.2
Demonstrate an understanding of commonly used psychotropic medications in the
treatment of mental illness.
2.3
Identify factors that may contribute to a patient’s ability to participate in their own
care decisions.
Domain 3 Interpersonal Relationships
3.1 Recognise the importance of active listening and benefits of therapeutic
communication techniques in personal interactions.
Domain 4 Organisation and Management of Care
4.1 Discuss the impact of mental health problems on patients, their families and/or
their carers and the wider community.
4.2
Describe the purpose and function of specialist nursing roles in this setting (if
applicable).
Domain 5 Personal and Professional Development
Identify learning needs at commencement of placement and work to meet these
5.1 needs in a professional manner.