Professional Nurse Advocate
The Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) course develops your use of critical appraisal to increase understanding of the role of the PNA including a review of key skills and knowledge of leadership. The A-EQUIP model will be utilised to enhance your own personal and professional practice in the clinical setting.
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Viewing course details for 2024 year of entry
- Code
- NSA4639
- Attendance
- Full-time
- Fees
- £65 per credit
- Duration
- 10 days full-time
- Course Leader
- Vikki Howarth
- Study mode
- Online
What will you learn
This course empowers nurses to enhance patient and family care, while safeguarding their own and colleagues' mental health.
"The PNA course was well structured with focus on restorative supervision. The course has enabled me to practice skills in the clinical area and inspired new forward thinking that I was able to utilise for further academic projects. I would recommend the course to anyone who aspires to support the well-being of others."
Zoe, PNA
Learning Outcome
- Critical analysis the role of the PNA in restorative clinical supervision and appraise models of supervision
- Appraise the personal qualities required in support of quality improvement through utilising the A-EQUIP model and relevant literature
- Critical appraise the importance of education and development with links to learning from experience, competence, accountability, management strategies and leadership.
Module Content
- Restorative clinical supervision, managing and learning from concerning practice
- Evidence-based and informed decision making
- Compassionate Leadership, coaching and mentoring
- Professional development, appraisal and revalidation
- Critical Thinking & reflection
- Resilience and emotional intelligence
- Models for quality improvement (QI)
- QI process, action plans, interventions, and quality assurance.
Learning and teaching
The module will run online for 10 days, using lectures and breakout groups on Teams or Zoom. It will employ various strategies for personal development, reflection, and discussion. Online resources, active platforms, and discussion groups will enhance engagement and critical analysis. Self-directed learning and additional readings will support level 7 requirements.
Assessment
The assessment with consist of two components as follows:
- Completion of Professional Nurse Advocate roles and responsibilities competencies completed in practice
- 15-min narrated presentation
“As a nurse for over 40 years and now a Director of Clinical Services this course reminded me why I became a nurse. The course reminded me the immense role nurses play in caring for patients 24 hours a day. Therefore, a structured approach to support and supervision is a necessity. The course ignited my passion with data, evidence and compassion.”
Dr Lorraine Kelly, Director of Clinical Services
How to apply
To apply for this module, please download and complete the Nursing CPD application form.
Applications should be submitted before the end of September, for shortlisting for interview. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a 20-minute online interview via Zoom. You will be interviewed by a member of the teaching team and a service user. Applicants who are a successful at interview will be offered a place for the January intake.
Fees and funding
The fees* below refer to the 2024/25 academic year unless otherwise stated.
£65 per credit