Becoming an autonomous practitioner: adult (KYN326) is a 60-credit practice module that sits alongside Assimilating nursing: knowledge and theory (KYN325) to form Stage 3 of the BSc (Honours) Nursing (R39). It builds on field-specific content from Stage 2 and allows you the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge you've acquired, and to develop this during Stage 3 for your development as a nearly qualified registrant with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). You'll study theoretical content related to nursing leadership and management of complex care. This includes safeguarding, medicines management, reflexive practice, and gaining a wider appreciation of the impact nurses and nursing leadership can have in healthcare. You will undertake this study alongside practice placement in clinical settings where you will be expected to complete your Practice Assessment Document.
| Course facts | |
|---|---|
| About this course: | |
| Course code | KYN326 |
| Credits | 60 |
| OU Level | 3 |
| SCQF level | 10 |
| FHEQ level | 6 |
| Course work includes: | |
| 2 Tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) | |
| 2 Interactive computer-marked assignments (iCMAs) | |
| End-of-module assessment | |
| No residential school | |
In this module, you will undertake 770 hours of practice learning. Alongside this you will also study five topics which will cover the following:
Topic 1 – Being a reflexive practitioner
Topic 2 – Medicines management and optimisation
Topic 3 – Safeguarding across the lifespan
Topic 4 – Global nursing leadership
Topic 5 – Preparing for graduate practice
This module is not available for standalone study. To study this module, you should be registered on the BSc (Honours) Nursing, and have:
Online learning materials and resources. You will have access to a module website, through which teaching and library resources are available that provide links to current information and relevant research-based materials relating to module content.
Online tuition will be via synchronous Adobe Connect meetings with monthly 90-minute tutorials. Learning materials will be labelled as Core and Optional, but you'll be expected to study outside OU learning materials by seeking further information from the internet, as well as drawing on local trust and national policies to inform your tuition and practice.
Tutorials will run with groups of 20 students. Students seeking individual support will be able to do so with their tutor. You will also be supported in practice by a Practice Supervisor and a Practice Tutor who will act as your Academic Assessor. Your practice tutor may meet with you face-to-face or online.
Contact us if you want to know more about study with The Open University before you register.
The assessment details can be found in the facts box.
The OU strives to make all aspects of study accessible to everyone. The Accessibility Statement below outlines what studying this module involves. You should use this information to inform your study preparations and any discussions with us about how we can meet your needs.
Most of this module's study materials are online. Online materials are composed of pages of text with images, audio/video clips of 2-8 minutes long (all with transcripts/subtitles)/diagrams/interactive media/animations/multiple choice self-assessed quizzes. Online materials also include links to external resources, online forums and online tutorial rooms.
This module provides a range of learning events, tutorials and masterclasses. Tutorials are compulsory and attendance will help you consolidate your learning.
You will be required to work with other students. This includes looking at, and commenting on, others' work, reflecting on others' comments on your work, and/or working together with fellow learners on a project/task.
You will be in healthcare practice environments for 770 hours of assessed practical work and this forms a required component of assessment.
The study materials contain some graphs. Interpreting these is an important part of the study of this module. Figure descriptions are provided for all figures.
You may be required to search for, and make use of, third party material online. Alternatives for required/assessed research material can be provided to enable you to meet the Learning Outcomes of the module.
In this module you will be working with specialist reading material such as clinical policies, these will be delivered online.
This module has 2 Tutor-marked assignments (TMAs), which must be submitted online via the OU electronic TMA system, Interactive computer-marked assignments (iCMA) completed online, 1 practice Assessment Interview undertaken in practice and submitted via the iCMA system, and an End-of-module assessment and Practice Assessment Document submitted online.
You will receive feedback from your tutor on your submitted Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs). This will help you to reflect on your TMA performance. You should refer to it to help you prepare for your next assignment.
All University modules are structured according to a set timetable and you will need time-management skills to keep your studies on track. You will be supported in developing these skills.
Becoming an autonomous practitioner: adult (KYN326) adheres to the guidance for fitness for professional practice on Nursing. See the NMC website for more information.
Becoming an autonomous practitioner: adult starts three times a year – in April, July and November.
This page describes the module that will start in November 2024, April 2025 and July 2025. We expect it to start for the last time in July 2036.
This course is expected to start for the last time in July 2036.
For students pursuing the BSc (Honours) Nursing (R39), this module is one of a set that together lead to the professional qualification of Registered Nurse (Part 1: NMC).