Placement Overview
| Placement Title | Ward B2 (Short Stay Unit) |
| Trust | |
| Your Placement Contact | Michelle Payne, Stephanie Kelly – Send Email |
| Placement Contact’s Role | Michelle Payne – Ward Manager |
| Placement Address | Royal Bolton Hospital. Minerva Rd, Bolton, BL4 0JR |
| Placement City/Town: | Bolton |
| Placement Phone | 01204 390 728 |
| Your University Contact: | Chris Davidson (UoB) – Send Email |
About this placement
What is organised for students on commencement of placement?
Orientation to ward
Well equipped staff room
Learning environment, computer’s available
What are the arrangements for mentors/assessors?
Time allotted to meet regular with student
Assessor support from peers and education department
What shift patterns are students allocated for learning?
Shift Notes:
Early: 07:00 -15:00
Late: 12:00 -19:30
Night: 19:00 – 07:00
Days: 07:00 -1930
Notes:
Ward could be flexible by negotiation.
What patient care situations are available in this placement?
Adult care
Acute conditions, respiratory/cardiology. Such as Pneumonia, heart failure
Patient requiring a short stay in hospital for treatment
What nursing model is used for planning care?
Roper Logan and Tierney
What core clinical skills can be learnt?
All nursing skills utilised
Personal holistic care
Medication administration
Care planning, implementation and evaluation
What additional clinical skills can be learnt?
ECG’s
Venepuncture
What resources are available to help students learning?
Library
Computer access
Specialist nurses
What research and practice development activities are being undertaken?
Learning from complaints/incidents
Encouraged to attend Harm Free Care panel
Spoke Placements
Specialist nurses
OT/Physio
TVN
Infection control