Introduction to Vascular Nursing Work based learning module 20 credits level 3 Southampton University Name: - Module Number: - Mentor: - Academic Facilitator: - Course Commences: - Assignment Submission Due: -
Work Based Learning This course is designed to guide you through your own learning to explore and reflect upon your introduction to Vascular nursing. Vascular disease presents many challenges to a nurse and this course should help you to develop a greater theoretical understanding of the complex issues that our patients face. This theory is coupled with a strong practice element that you can use to bridge the practice theory gap. This pack is designed to support you in completing the Work Based Learning module at level 3 gaining 20 credits on successful completion of the Introduction to Vascular Nursing course. It includes five learning outcomes, the last of which you will have the opportunity to guide to meet your own specific learning needs. Support and guidance will be available throughout the course to help you achieve the most from this module. You will attend the University of Southampton for a day, where you will meet with your Academic Tutor to discuss your learning outcomes and to talk over how you can meet your learning needs within the clinical setting. You will need to produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your learning. This will comprise of practicebased competencies and a 3,000 word Case Study incorporating the learning outcomes in this pack. There will be an example of the type of evidence at the bottom of each learning outcome. You are always welcome to discuss this with your ward manager or academic tutor. In addition, you will have 4 days identified on the off duty to be able to utilise the learning opportunities within the Vascular Ward and associated departments i.e. diagnostic imaging, theatre, tissue viability, diabetic department etc. Included in this pack is a timetable for you to record how you have utilised this time. Your Ward Manager will arrange for you to have a practice-based mentor to support you through this module.
Additional Support: Study Skills, Jessica Knight and Assignment support Debra Ugboma 1:1 Library Skills Fran Lamusse (librarian Support) Clinical Practice Ginny Day Support Alison Sutton Claire Bownass QAH ext 1202 Email acadsupport@porthosp.nhs.uk QAH ext 6042 Ward Sister, Vascular Ward, Nurse Practitioner, Vascular Ward, Vascular Nurse Specialist Facilitation of Learning in the Work Base Work based learning website and handbook Intranet resources Chris Caws Learning and development zone PDN Surgery QAH University of Southampton website PHT intranet site
Guide to Completing your Work Based Learning Module Step 1 Step 2 Discuss and agree with your ward manager your learning outcomes and how you are going to utilise your 4 days identified on the off duty Attend the introduction day with the University of Southampton and meet with your work based learning academic tutor. Please remember to take this pack with you so that you can discuss your learning outcomes. Develop a learning contract which comprises of the learning outcomes and how these will be achieved. Discuss with your ward manager or link team SSN and then adapt your own 5 th Learning Outcome Step 3 Arrange to meet your mentor and organise how you are going to utilise your time and how often you are going to meet with your mentor Step 4 Plan and organise your learning opportunities Step 5 Maintain your timetable of what learning experiences you have had during the course period Step 6 Compile your Portfolio of evidence and arrange to meet your academic tutor to review the portfolio. Step 7 Submit portfolio of evidence by submission date
Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate in-depth theoretical understanding of the pathophysiology of peripheral vascular disease, management of risk factors and the nurses s role as health educator. Explore: Anatomy and physiology of the peripheral vascular system Epidemiology of peripheral vascular disease Clinical manifestations of peripheral vascular disease The impact of co-morbidities Patient assessment and screening The Vascular patient s educational needs Advising on smoking cessation Methods for delivering Patient Information Literature search Learning Opportunities: Undertake nursing assessments of vascular patients with an experienced colleague Attend teaching sessions for 3 rd and 5 th year Medical Students Observe vascular patients in different settings e.g. out-patients, exercise class, SAU, renal unit Attend Community clinic e.g. smoking cessation clinic, leg ulcer clinic Read and then observe in practice and then read some more! Portfolio Evidence (choose one or use as a suggestion): This will be demonstrated in a 3,000 Case Study incorporating Learning Outcome 4. Please see additional guidelines included in your folder for Assessment Guidelines of Clinical Portfolio/Case Study University of Southampton.
Learning Outcome 2: Demonstrate the safe care and theoretical understanding of a patient undergoing angiography and endovascular intervention Explore: Anatomy and physiology of the peripheral vascular system The indications for angiography/angioplasty Complications of endovascular intervention Indications for peripheral arterial thrombolysis EVAR repair of Aortic aneurysms Nursing care and management of the patient undergoing angiography Literature search Learning Opportunities: Attend diagnostic imaging to observe angiography Reflect on patient journey from time of pre-clerking to discharge Attend weekly Radiology meeting for MDT discussion of angiograms Attend teaching sessions on the unit with medical students Read and then observe in practice and then read some more! Portfolio Evidence (choose one or use as a suggestion): Complete Practice Competency number 1 Demonstrate competency of caring for a patient undergoing Arterial Peripheral Thrombolysis
Learning Outcome 3: Demonstrate competency in wound assessment, care planning and dressing a complex wound using VAC ( Vacum Assisted Closure) Therapy Explore: Arterial causes of tissue damage Venous disorders and their management Impact of neuropathy on healing Pain management Traditional and contemporary dressing selection e.g. TNP (VAC), larvae therapy, Incidence and prevalence limb ulceration, decubitus ulcers Literature search Learning Opportunities: Attend teaching sessions for VAC therapy complete Nursing competency Attend inter-professional teaching and ward rounds Shadow Tissue Viability Nurse Read and then observe in practice and then read some more! Portfolio Evidence (choose one or use as a suggestion): Complete Practice Competency 2 Denonstrate competency of managing a patient with a VAC (Vacum Assisted Closure) Therapy
Learning Outcome 4: Demonstrate knowledge of pre and post-operative nursing care for a patient undergoing limb amputation Explore: Pre-operative assessment and optimization of vascular patients Patient experience and patient journey Balancing the risks and complications of surgery The intra-operative and critical care management of patients undergoing vascular surgery Acute Pain management The role of the inter professional team within the Vascular Department The role of Critical Care and Outreach in the care of Vascular patients Rehabilitation Literature search Learning Opportunities: Attend pre-operative assessment clinic Observe anaesthetic pre-operative review Observe anaesthetic induction Attend Vascular theatre Spend time with specialist team/nurse e.g. Pain Team Follow patient journey through Critical Care/High Care Spend time with the physiotherapist etc Reflect on learning throughout module Portfolio Evidence: This will be demonstrated in a 3,000 word Case Study incorporating Learning Outcomes 1 & 4. Please see additional guidelines included in your folder for Assessment Guidelines of Clinical Portfolio/Case Study University of Southampton
Learning Outcome 5: Make a plan to disseminate your learning in one particular area to your colleagues within the Vascular Ward Explore: Review areas of care that interest you Look at the clinical area and determine where there is a need to share your learning Examples: - o Wound care o Infection control o Pain management o Glycaemic control o Nutrition o Risk factor management o End stage vascular disease o Ethical and professional issues relating to patients with peripheral vascular disese o Technology and its impact on the management of peripheral vascular disease Literature search Learning Opportunities: Spend time with specialist team/nurse Reflect on learning throughout module Portfolio Evidence: Complete a plan of how you could share your learning with colleagues within your ward area. This can be a plan to produce a teaching board, a teaching session, develop a link nurse role, produce a leaflet etc. It is to the planning stage only.
Module Program Day Date Learning Activity Morning Afternoon 1 Attend Introduction Day at the University of Southampton Comments Sign 2 3 4 5 (CB/ April 2008)