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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Personal & Professional Development 1
Module Code	NS110
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Anne Kirwan Semester 2: Anne Kirwan Autumn: Anne Kirwan
Module Teacher	Anne Kirwan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to provide the student with an opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become a lifelong personal and professional learner and to have an understanding of research and its relevance to nursing practice. This module is delivered through a combination of lectures, optional computer skills labs and a group project facilitated by a lecturer.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the importance of professional development and lifelong learning in nursing as a research based profession.
2. Understand the concepts of research and it’s relevance to nursing practice.
3. Demonstrate the basics of Information Technology (IT) in accessing information, communicating and processing documents.
4. Develop skills in the use of the library, accessing databases and identifying the sources of information that contribute to nursing knowledge.
5. Understand how to apply the conventions of academic writing including referencing skills, effective study skills and habits to promote lifelong personal and professional development.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	25	Large goup lectures
Group work	10	Small group exercise
Lab	4	Optional computer skills lab - facilitated
Independent learning time	85	Time spent sourcing articles & books, searching databases in library, working in small groups on group assignment.
Assignment	1	Discussion of continuous assessment & group work submission
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Nursing as a research based profession.
An introduction to research and its relevance and application to nursing practice..

Academic writing.
The conventions of academic writing and referencing will be addressed..

Information technology.
The acquisition of IT skills in accessing information, communicating and processing documents, accessing sources of nursing knowledge..

Lifelong learning.
Gain insight into individual learning style and understand how to apply effective study skills and habits to promote lifelong learning both professionally and personally..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Group assignment	Group exercise based on topics offered for discussion forum, academic piece of work supported by reference to the literature using the Harvard Referencing System	20%	Week 7
Computerised test/exam	On line plagiarism quiz	20%	Week 12
Assignment	Continuous Assessment	50%	n/a
Other	Group discussion forum	10%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Cottrell,: 2008, The Study Skills Handbook, 3rd, Palgrave Macmillan, United kingdom,
Lo Biondo-Wood, G & Haber, J: 2006, Nursing Research: Methods Critical Appraisal and Utilization., 6th edition, Mosby, St Louis,
Dept of Health and Children: 2003, A research strategy for nursing and midwifery in Ireland- Final report, Stationary Office, Dublin,
Parahoo, K.: 2006, Nursing Research: principles, process and issues., 2nd Edition, Palgrave Macmillan, Hampshire,

Other Resources

4701, Website, Dublin City University, 2003, Quick Guide to Harvard Style of Referencing, http://www.library.dcu.ie/LibraryGuides/QuickGuide-citing&ref.pdf, 4702, Website, Dublin City University, 0, DCU Library E-Tutorial for Students, http://www.library.dcu.ie/lets/index.htm, 4703, Website, 0, Microsoft IT Academy, http://moodle.dcu.ie/, 4704, Website, 0, Introductory Guide to the Internet, http://www.netskills.ac.uk/onlinecourses/tonic/, 4705, Website, 0, Department of Health, Ireland, www.doh.ie, 4706, Website, 0, Irish Nursing Board, www.nursingboard.ie, 4707, Website, 0, Nursing and Midwifery Council, www.ncnm.ie, 4708, Website, 0, Health Reform, www.healthreform.ie,

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Programme or List of Programmes

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BNGN

BSc in Nursing (General)

BNID

BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability)

BNPY

BSc in Nursing (Psychiatric)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS110

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