With the increased emphasis on research and evidence based practice, it is essential that established practitioners who wish to undertake higher educational courses are conversant with research methodology and the application of theory to practice in their field. The ability to be analytical and insightful regarding research reports is an invaluable skill for anyone who wishes to provide effective, evidence-based and appropriate care in their individual sphere of practice. In addition, today's practitioner is required to work in an expanding field of multi professional, multi-agency collaboration, and thus requires the skills and insight into the efficacy of research within these disciplines also. This module will revisit existing knowledge of the research process and assist the student in further developing skills of critical analysis. In addition, students will have the opportunity to appraise the ethical dimensions of research studies.
View the full module definitionYour Undergraduate Major Project is chance to raise and address significant questions relating to your chosen topic/issue. You will be supported by a tutor with similar interests and research profile. This module requires autonomous study and it is your chance to demonstrate that you have met our University’s expectations and are ready to graduate.
View the full module definitionThe health needs of an individual change on admission to hospital or when there is a change in health status. In order to asses, interpret individuals' needs and provide quality care, nurses require particular skills and knowledge. This module will enable the student to develop further their understanding of this nursing skill in a global context. This module aims to focus the student towards the necessary theories that underpin nursing assessment and care planning and to consider these from a global perspective. Students will be required to gather and appraise patient assessment and care planning strategies from international contexts and relate this to their professional development. The importance and partnership, within interprofessional framework of care, will be reviewed and its emphasis is on developing the requisite skills, knowledge and attitudes required to assess and implement safe and effective evidenced based care. Theory sessions will include on-line activities, small group synchronous /asynchronous discussion forums, recorded seminars, guided project work, and presentations, utilising appropriate technology.
View the full module definitionThis module will consider the nature of health, and will focus on the political, social and psychological theories and issues that underpin the concepts of promoting health and well-being. The module will introduce key concepts and issues to develop the student’s awareness, knowledge and skills to promote health and wellbeing at individual and community levels. The role of the nurse in the promotion of health and wellbeing for the individual and the population (young adult to older person) will be explored, emphasising the importance of all nurses as health promoting practitioners. The focus of the module is upon contemporary theory and the main approaches to health promotion which underpin change including; the medical approach, behaviour change approach, educational approach, client-centred approach and the societal-change approach. The module will empower students to develop the necessary communication skills in order to become a leader and motivator of change. The students will be given the opportunity to use their own experiential understanding within their own local context which will include the choice of culturally diverse assignment topics, texts and exemplars which will not only help the international students demonstrate their understanding of concepts and limitations within their own nursing environment but also offer the opportunity for students to compare and contrast approaches to broaden their horizons within the classroom based discussion forums. On completion of this module the knowledge and skills acquired are transferable to a number of areas enabling the development of skills, which will promote self-care of patients and clients in all healthcare settings.
View the full module definitionEntering higher education is exciting; but it can also be a daunting experience. At ARU, we want all our students to make the most of the opportunities higher education provides, reach your potential, become lifelong learners and find fulfilling careers. However, we appreciate that the shift from secondary education, or a return to formal education is, in itself, quite a journey. This module is designed to ease that transition. You'll be enrolled on it as soon as you receive an offer from ARU so you can begin to learn about university life before your course starts. Through Into ARU, you'll explore a virtual land modelled around ARU values: Courage, Innovation, Community, Integrity, Responsibility, and Ambition. This innovative module is designed as a game, where you collect knowledge and complete mini tasks. You'll proceed at your own pace, though we you to have completed your Into ARU exploration by week 6. If for any reason you're unable to complete by that date, we'll signpost to existing services so that we can be confident that you are supported.
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