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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Caring & Communication in Nursing
Module Code	NS112
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Colleen O'Neill Semester 2: Colleen O'Neill Autumn: Colleen O'Neill
Module Teacher	Colleen O'Neill
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Caring and communication are central to nursing practice and are essential elements of an optimal nurse-patient relationship. This module will introduce students to the concept of caring and outline the various theories focusing on caring in nursing Students will also be introduced to the core elements of communication in practice. The history of nursing and an introduction to the Irish health service structures and policies will also be discussed in this module.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the meaning of caring
2. Outline nursing theories focusing on caring.
3. Discuss the History of Nursing.
4. Outline the Irish health service structures and discuss relevant policies.
5. Explore the concept of interpersonal communication
6. Explore and develop a range of communication skills that will enable student to develop caring relationships with patients and their families.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	35	Lectures
Lab	16	Communication Workshops
Tutorial	2	No Description
Independent learning time	137	Independent reading
Total Workload: 190

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

Evolution of Caring in Nursing.
Caring in general, intellectual disability, children’s and mental health nursing- international and Irish perspectivesIrish health service structuresThe roles and functions of An Bord Altranais and the National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and MidwiferyRecent Irish health strategies and health policies..

Caring and Nursing.
Discuss the meaning of caringOutline nursing theories focusing on caring.Discuss how nurses can demonstrate caring in practice.Caring for a vulnerable patientProviding holistic care in practice.Discuss the importance of self-care for the professional nurse.

Communication.
Demonstrate fundamental skills necessary for establishing relationships with patients/clients, families and colleagues.Recognise and identify factors that lead to barriers/challenges in communication and methods of overcoming barriers.Provide an introduction to the nurses’ code of conduct especially in relation to confidentiality, accountability and responsibility..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	1,500 word assignment	70%	Sem 1 End
Multiple choice questions	n/a	30%	Sem 1 End

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

Berman, A., Snyder, S., Kozier, B and Erb, G.: 2008, Kozier and Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Concepts, Process, and Practice, 8th, Pearson, Prentice Hall, New Jersey,
Potter, P and Perry, P: 2009, Fundamental of Nursing, 6th, Elsevier Mosby, Missouri,
Baughan, J and Smith, A: 2009, Caring in Nursing Practice, Pearson Education Limited, Harlow England,
Balzer-Riley, J.: 0, Communication in Nursing, Mosby., St. Louis,
An Bord Altranais: 2000, The Code of Professional Conduct for each Nurse and Midwife., An Bord Altranais, Dublin,

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

BNCG

BSc in Children's & General Nursing

BNGN

BSc in Nursing (General)

BNID

BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability)

BNPY

BSc in Nursing (Psychiatric)