Registry
Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description
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This six week clinical placement module aims to help students to recognise the fundamental needs of people in care in a particular mental health care setting.Students on this placement will be supervised by preceptors to offering hands on care for people of all ages with mental illness or mental distress, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression or dementia. Students will also observe nurses offering psychological therapies, building a therapeutic alliances and in the administration of medications.
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Learning Outcomes |
1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the fundamental needs of people with mental health problems/difficulties
2. Illustrate an ability to listen and communicate effectively with people experiencing mental health problems.
3. Document and report significant information that relates to the safety or fundamental needs of people in the care of mental health nurses.
4. Identify potential safety hazards in a particular practice setting and take steps to minimise the potential for harm to self and or others.
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
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Description |
| Clinical placement | 210 | Students must attend 100% of their practice placement to successfully complete the Placement | | Clinical placement | 24 | Protected reflective time: 4 hours per week | | Total Workload: 234 |
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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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None |
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
| Portfolio | practice assessment record | 100% | 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 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
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None |
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Timesheets, portfolios and PARs must be submitted by the due date to be eligible to pass the module (Year 1 Practice modules) |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BNPY | BSc in Nursing (Psychiatric) |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS155 |
| Date of Last Revision | 08-OCT-08 |
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