Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing and Midwifery for Graduate Staff Nurses/Midwives Presented by ONMSD Ms Mary Wynne & Ms Ina Crowley in partnership with the RCSI Tutors
Overview of the Office of Nursing and Midwifery Services (ONMSD) Office of Nursing and Midwifery Services Director Dr. Michael Shannon HSE West Area Director NMPD HSE South Area Director NMPD Dublin North East Area Director NMPD Dublin Mid Leinster Area Director NMPD Nursing & Midwifery National Leads & Teams Directors NMPD teams Galway and Letterkenny Directors NMPD teams Kilkenny and Cork Directors NMPD teams Swords and Ardee Directors NMPD team Dublin and Tullamore Director Centres of Nursing and Midwifery Education (HSE) Director Centres of Nursing and Midwifery Education (HSE) DirectorCentres of Nursing and Midwifery Education (HSE) Director Centres of Nursing and Midwifery Education (HSE)
Overview of the Office of Nursing and Midwifery Services (ONMSD) The main priority of The Office is to provide leadership, support excellence and build capacity in nursing and midwifery in order to enhance patient care and service delivery Key focus areas: Corporate and clinical governance Leadership and innovation Provision of safe quality care Practice development Continuing Professional Development/ Education www.hse.ie/go/onmsd
Background Haddington Road Agreement 2013-2016. LRC http://per.gov.ie/haddington-road-agreement/ Employment contract and interdependent education programme HSE/HR Contract of Employment HSE/ONMSD Education Programme
Partnership Approach Partnership RCSI & HSE (HR & ONMSD) Key stakeholder steering group October 2013 National Collaboration HSE leads ONMSD Director, Programme Manager & Project Manager RCSI Leads Head of Nursing / Midwifery, Programme Director & Programme Manager
RCSI Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Coláiste Ríoga na Máinleá in Éirinn Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing / Midwifery
Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing/Midwifery Programme Aims Programme Structure Programme Accreditation Programme Delivery Blended Learning Student Supports
Programme Aims To build on the foundations of professional nursing and midwifery knowledge already developed in the undergraduate nursing and midwifery programmes To facilitate the development of knowledge and clinical abilities which supports the early career development of the nurse/midwife To nurture the development of leadership skills and competence, with reference to the Department of Health and Health Services Executive (HSE) and DOH strategic planning
Programme Aims To facilitate the integration of theory and clinical practice to enhance clinical outcomes with reference to patient safety and clinical governance To foster an educational approach which develops students skills related to critical thinking and independent thought, evaluation and reflective practice To enhance interdisciplinary and collaborative practice, through active engagement with other health care disciplines throughout the education experience
Programme Aims To provide students with an advanced level of knowledge and competence as informed by health care services and policy needs To support the student in their continuous competence development, whilst encouraging the provision of costeffective, efficient nursing and midwifery care within a changing health care environment To promote appropriate research understanding which will support implementation and evaluation of evidence based nursing and midwifery interventions
Programme Accreditation Award: Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing / Midwifery (Applied Professional and Clinical Development) CPD: Meets CPD requirements for NMBI accredited by NUI, RCSI & NMBI
Programme Accreditation Level 9 NQF 30 ECTS Credits = 25% of an MSc
Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing/Midwifery Day 1 Face to Face Module 1 Day 2 Online Day 3 Online Day 4 Online Day 5 Face to Face MCQ Exam Module 2 Day 1 Face to Face Day 2 Online Day 3 Online Day 4 Online Day 5 Face to Face Team Project Written Assignment Module 3 Day 1 Face to Face Day 2 Online Day 3 Online Day 4 Online Day 5 Face to Face OSLER
Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing/Midwifery Day 1 Face to Face Module 1 Day 2 Online Day 3 Online Day 4 Online Day 5 Face to Face MCQ Exam Module 2 Day 1 Face to Face Day 2 Online Day 3 Online Day 4 Online Day 5 Face to Face Team Project Written Assignment Module 3 Day 1 Face to Face Day 2 Online Day 3 Online Day 4 Online Day 5 Face to Face OSLER
Programme Structure Module 1: Contemporary Issues in Nursing/Midwifery: Clinical Governance, Safety and Risk Management Module Description: This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to critically explore the changes occurring within contemporary Irish healthcare and to examine the implications and influences on their area of practice and on quality and patient safety. Module Assessment & Award: Multiple Choice Question Examination. 10 Level 9 ECTS Credits upon successful completion of the module. Module Duration: 5 Days tuition - 2 in class learning days along with 3 days online Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the module the student will be able to: Evaluate frameworks for quality improvement Critically review the application of clinical governance and risk management in health care today Demonstrate advanced knowledge of patient safety and apply it to clinical scenarios. Interpret and evaluate measures of clinical effectiveness
Clinical Governance, Safety and Risk Management Clinical Governance Accountability Patient safety Risk Management Standards & guidelines for practice Key Performance Indicators Audit Metrics Indicative Syllabus The role of HIQA The role of the mental health commission Quality improvement frameworks Medicines management Health service reform (Clinical Care Programmes, medicines reform etc) Lessons learnt Whistleblowing
Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing/Midwifery Day 1 Face to Face Module 1 Day 2 Online Day 3 Online Day 4 Online Day 5 Face to Face MCQ Exam Module 2 Day 1 Face to Face Day 2 Online Day 3 Online Day 4 Online Day 5 Face to Face Team Project Written Assignment Module 3 Day 1 Face to Face Day 2 Online Day 3 Online Day 4 Online Day 5 Face to Face OSLER
Programme Structure Module 2: Interdisciplinary Communication and Teamwork Module Description: This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to critically explore interdisciplinary communication and team work and develop effective communication and team work strategies. Module Assessment & Award: Group Project & Written Assignment. 10 Level 9 ECTS Credits upon successful completion of the module. Module Duration: 5 Days tuition - 2 in class learning days along with 3 days online Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module the student will be able to: Critically discuss interdisciplinary communication in healthcare Critically discuss factors influencing effective interdisciplinary communication and team work Critically evaluate interdisciplinary communication and team work strategies Critically reflect on the individual roles of members of the healthcare team Apply communication theories and concepts in practice
Interdisciplinary Communication and Teamwork Conflict management Clinical Leadership Factors influencing effective communication and team work Staffing, Staff Management and Performance Appraisal Team member roles (knowledge and valuing professional input) Interprofessional practice Supervision/delegation/scope of practice Documentation Indicative Syllabus Informatics in healthcare Reflective Practice Communication & Interdisciplinary team work Communication theories and concepts Medicines Management Preceptorship Basic management (rostering, in charge roles)
Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing/Midwifery Day 1 Face to Face Module 1 Day 2 Online Day 3 Online Day 4 Online Day 5 Face to Face MCQ Exam Module 2 Day 1 Face to Face Day 2 Online Day 3 Online Day 4 Online Day 5 Face to Face Team Project Written Assignment Module 3 Day 1 Face to Face Day 2 Online Day 3 Online Day 4 Online Day 5 Face to Face OSLER
Programme Structure Module 3: Patient Assessment, Care & Evaluation Speciality Specific Strands (Adult; Children s; Mental Health; Intellectual Disability; Midwifery) Module Description: This module aims to develop the students knowledge and competencies for history taking, diagnosis, systematic assessment and evaluation in patient care along with promoting effective patient/nurse relationships. Module Assessment & Award: Objective Structured Long Examination Record (OSLER) 10 Level 9 ECTS Credits upon successful completion of the module. Module Duration: 5 Days tuition - 2 in class learning days along with 3 days online Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the module the student will be able to: Critically discuss the systematic assessment of client needs based on nursing/midwifery theory and evidence-based practice Critically evaluate models of clinical decision making Integrate the concepts of health, and health promotion/patient & mother education to patient/mother nurse interactions Critique and interpret patient assessment data Critically explore effective patient/mother nurse relationships Evaluate best practice in prevention of violence and aggression in the nursing/midwifery practice setting.
Patient Assessment, Care and Evaluation Specialist Strands Adult Midwifery Mental Health Children s Intellectual Disability
Patient Assessment, Care and Evaluation History taking and Physical assessment relating to the relevant patient population Models of Clinical decision making Managing case loads Patient,carer, mother & baby education and health promotion Advocacy Patient autonomy and choice Managing complaints Indicative Syllabus Using evidence based research to underpin practice Patient/mother/nurse relationship Evaluating patient/mother & baby care interventions Promoting independent care Discharge planning Communicating with patients/carers/parents Medicines Management
Programme Delivery Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Online at a time that suits you In Class Regional sites 09:00 17:00 Day 5 Day 1 & 5 students to be released from service as per HSE Circular
Blended Learning Blended learning is the use of 2 or more distinct methods of delivering education (online and offline) Online Learning Moodle Video based teaching Synchronous and asynchronous chat rooms eportfolio Offline Learning Classroom lectures and tutorials incorporating video conferencing Workplace learning
Blended Learning Programme is more accessible for students countrywide Interfacing with students at a familiar technological level Programme is more flexible Students can access online content anytime Students can study at time and place convenient to them Study can be fitted around life/work Assignments submitted online Less time to be released from service Assist in work rostering Travelling Less time and expense
Nurse Tutors
Support Structures Email E-Portfolio RCSI Tutors Moodle RCSI Student HSE Library Programme Managers
Support Structures Nurse Tutor: Students needs Online chat room Discussion forum Face to face Study days Available to be contacted by email or phone Nurse Tutor: Service needs Link person CNM s Available to be contacted by email or phone
Support Structures HSE RCSI
Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing/Midwifery Day 1 Face to Face Module 1 Day 2 Online Day 3 Online Day 4 Online Day 5 Face to Face MCQ Exam Module 2 Day 1 Face to Face Day 2 Online Day 3 Online Day 4 Online Day 5 Face to Face Team Project Written Assignment Module 3 Day 1 Face to Face Day 2 Online Day 3 Online Day 4 Online Day 5 Face to Face OSLER
What is Next? Programme Timeline Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 3 Assessments Mar 2015 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan 2016 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep 2016 Important Dates: December 2014 Apply Online March 2015: Begin Module 1 August 2015: Begin Module 2 January 2016: Begin Module 3
Benefits for Graduate Staff Nurses/ Midwives continued.. National and International recognisable qualification at NFQ Level 9 Fully Funded programme 2 approved study days per module 30 ECTS - platform for PG Diplomas and MSc Electronic portfolio - CPD NMBI
Benefits continued.. Guaranteed 2 years full time employment (39hours/week) Opportunity for rotation in various clinical settings Commence on 3 rd increment if offered a contract after the 2yrs HSE & RCSI Leads and Teams to support you throughout.
Thank you Questions and Discussion Contacts: HSE: ina.crowley@hse.ie www.hse.ie/go/onmsd RCSI: jameshayes@rcsi.ie www.rcsi.ie/pgc