Write a 2500 word essay to discuss the Scope and value of ophthalmic nursing in operating theatres (ophthalmic theatres) and how this contributes to ophthalmic care. Aspects of skills development, ethical and professional considerations must be adequately addressed and supported by current relevant literature.
Expectations of what to include in your submission
A comprehensive, coherent and well-structured essay
Good grammar, spelling and sentence construction (use spell-checker).
A clear, concise and inviting introduction providing an overview of the essay including specialist area ophthalmic operating theatres
A good discussion on issues pertinent to relevant education, training and competencies ophthalmic nursing in theatres
Addressing aspects of accountability (documentation, WHO checklist, consent form), role boundaries and patient safely in relation to ophthalmic nurse in theatres. How your role extended when you became ophthalmic nurse practitioner (senior nurse) in theatres? What skill you gain (for example: technical skills to work with latest ophthalmic equipment, organisational, communication in multidisciplinary team(surgeons, anaesthetic doctors, nurses), thinking ahead, caring skills, role of patient advocate, ethical and legal aspect of nursing in ophthalmic theatres). Dealing with current issues in operating theatres Covid updates and precautions, longer waiting list for operations (how this impact patients quality of life). Cultural awareness
What stands you up as ophthalmic nurse practitioner in theatres? Whats your career prospects, further development?
Concentration on perioperative care.
Clear articulation of professional roles and responsibilities of a nurse in ophthalmic theatres including clinical, education/training, integrated care systems, evidence based practice, patient experience, service improvement and self-development are how these are influenced by local and external drivers
Clear and succinct conclusion summarising the main topic and highlighting the major points and current issues in practice.
References
You should use current evidence and reference accurately using the Harvard style of referencing. Preferably UK books and articles, NICE guidelines, NMC, Institute of Ophthalmology guidelines, Moorfields eye hospital guidelines ect.
Appendix
If you have any relevant documents etc. that do not need to be in the main body, you may put them in the appendix and you must make sure that you make reference to them in the main body of your essay.
Critical writing which is consistent with a level 7 module.
Word count
The essay should be 2500 words long excluding references. You have a 10 % leeway on the word count without a penalty, but going beyond the 10 % leeway would result in a penalty. If your work exceeds the specified maximum length by more than 10 %, the mark will be reduced by ten percentage marks, but the penalised mark will not be reduced below the pass mark, assuming that the work merits a Pass. Note that the word count applies from the first word of the introduction to the conclusion. The title page, text in tables, captions on figures and tables, and appendices do not count. If appendices are used, these should not contain essential information or be used to hide extra words.