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Overview
Diagnosis and Decision Making in Advanced Practice at University of Stirling will facilitate you to develop the clinical knowledge and expertise in autonomous clinical decision-making and is aimed at practitioners working in or towards advanced healthcare practice.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Synthesise clinical data and patient information to determine early recognition of acute conditions and undertake autonomous clinical decisions to optimise patient outcomes.
- Comprehensively demonstrate a systematic approach to urgent care presentations including exacerbation and complicating factors.
- Initiate and follow through with the management plan for an ‘acutely’ ill patient to either reassess, escalate, transfer or discharge.
- Interpret and synthesise relevant clinical diagnostics to formulate an appropriate management plan.
- Authorise and conduct appropriate interventions including safe and effective prescribing recognising local and National policies and guidelines.
- Exercise autonomy in complex decision-making and recognise the degree of urgency and prioritisation of care management using the current evidence base.
- Critically review the impact of interventions and modify management plans accordingly.
Programme Structure
The four pillars of Advanced Nursing Practice will be addressed throughout the module:
- clinical practice;
- Leadership;
- facilitation of learning;
- evidence, research and development.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
88
OR 4.5
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
40 alternative credits
Delivered
Blended
Campus Location
- Stirling, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
88
OR 4.5
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Current professional registration with NMC, HCPC or GPC is required for entry to this module. Applicants are required to have a degree qualification.
- Extensive clinical experience and evidence of undertaking a module in Advanced Clinical Assessment and Examination (Advancing Practice).
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents4844 GBP / full≈ 4844 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1889 GBP / full≈ 1889 GBP / full
Living costs
Stirling
United Kingdom
660 - 1140 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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