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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 2
Module Code	NS201
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Joanne Cleary-Holdforth Semester 2: Joanne Cleary-Holdforth Autumn: Joanne Cleary-Holdforth
Module Teacher	Joanne Cleary-Holdforth
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module is designed to build on the module Personal and Professional Development 1. It aims to provide the student with the opportunity to develop skills of effective study and academic writing, utilising a variety of information and technical sources which contribute to nursing knowledge and practice. Students will continue to work on their computer skills with particular emphasis on word processing and presentation software. The module also aims to enhance the students’ knowledge and understanding of the legal and professional frameworks and legal concepts that are significant for nursing practice. Students will consider these concepts in addition to relevant legislation and examine their application to clinical practice. Learning activities for this module will comprise lectures, face to face group tutorials, ‘hands-on’ computer labs and group work with peers.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the information sources and the skills needed for academic writing and presentations.
2. Examine the basics of objective and goal setting and appreciate the importance of assessment and feedback.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the Irish Legal System and statutory legislation that are relevant to nursing practice.
4. Explore the concepts of duty of care, tort of negligence, confidentiality and consent with respect to all client groups and their implications for nursing practice.
5. Consider the implications for nursing of the Health and Safety Act, Mental Health Act, Child Legislation, Freedom of Information, Data Protection Act, and the Nurse’s Act.
6. Demonstrate how to use a complex range of clinical and technical skills (including informatics) that are essential for safe nursing practice

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Full class lecture
Laboratory	9	Computer lab
Assignment	2	Student presentations
Independent learning time	90	Presentation preparation, reflective work and study
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

Identifying literature and information sources.
Academic and reflective writing.

Harvard referencing technique.
Objective and goal setting / Assessment, formative and summative.

Study skills, feedback and consultation.
Student as a learner in the clinical environment (PAR).

Using information technology for assessment submission and presentations.
Criminal, Constitutional and Civil Law..

Health and Safety Legislation, Mental Treatment Act and Mental Health Bill, Child Legislation, Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection..
The Nurses Act, Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010 and An Bord Altranais.

Consent, Confidentiality, Negligence, Documentation and Drug Administration.
Health information and E. Health.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Oral presentations	Students will work together in small groups to develop and present a PowerPoint presentation. The aim of this assignment is to enable students to experience group work, while fulfilling the task of agreeing upon a topic, deciding on material to present, developing a professional presentation, and present it to peers and an assessor using audio-visual technology.	30%	n/a
Essay	Students will be required to write a 1000 word assignment, the aim of which is to enable students to explicate and analyse a legal aspect of nursing and its implication for practice in his/her specific branch of nursing.	70%	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

An Bord Altranais: 2000, The Code of Professional Conduct for each Nurse and Midwife, An Bord Altranais, Dublin,
An Bord Altranais: 2007, Guidance to Nurses and Midwives on Medication Management, 2nd Ed, An Bord Altranais, Dublin,
Department of Health & Children: 1999, Children First: National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children, The Stationary Office, Dublin,
Van Dokkum, N: 2005, Nursing Law for Irish Students, Gill & Macmillan, Dublin,
Dimond, B: 2005, Legal Aspects of Nursing, 4th Ed, Pearson Education Ltd, Essex,
Hannah, KJ. . Ball, M.J. Edwards, M.J.A.: 2010, Introduction to Nursing Informatics, 3rd, Health Informatics Series Springer,
Scullion P, Guest D: 0, Study Skills for Nursing and Midwifery Students, McGraw Hill, Berkshire,
Byrne, R and McCutcheon, P: 2001, The Irish Legal System, 4th ed, Butterworths, Dublin,
Government of Ireland: 2000, Mental health bill 1999 as amended 2000, Stationary Office, Dublin,
Casey, P. & Craven C.: 1999, Psychiatry and the law, Oak Tree Press, Dublin,
Government of Ireland: 1991, The Child Care Act, Stationary Office, Dublin,
Government of Ireland: 1998, Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act, Stationary Office, Dublin,
Government of Ireland: 2000, The National Children’s Strategy – “Our Children – Their Lives.”, Stationery Office, Dublin,
Law Society of Ireland: 1999, Mental health: the case for reform, Law Society of Ireland, Dublin,
Lewis, C.J.: 2001, Clinical Negligence A Practical Guide, Butterworths, Dublin,
Madden, D.: 2003, Medicine, Ethics and the Law, Butterworths, Dublin,
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: 1971, Declaration on the Rights of Mentally Retarded Persons Proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 2856 (XXVI) of 20 December 1971., United Nations, Geneva,
Cottrell, S: 2003, Study Skills Handbook, 2nd, Palgrave Macmillan, Hampshire,
Cottrell, S: 2003, Skills for Success. The Personal Development Planning Handbook, Palgrave MacMillan, Hampshire,
Cottrell, S: 2005, Critical Thinking Skills. Developing Effective Analysis and Argument, Palgrave Macmillan, Hampshire,
Glen and Parker: 2003, Supporting Learning in Nursing Practice, Palgrave Macmillan, Hampshire,
Holden P, Munnelly B: 2003, How to pass ECDL: For Microsoft office 2003, Pearson Education - Prentice Hall., UK,
McMillan K, Weyers J: 2006, The smarter student – study skills and strategies for success at university., Pearson Education, Essex,
Neville C: 2007, The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism., McGraw Hill, Berkshire,
Taylor, BJ: 2010, Reflective Practice for Healthcare Professionals, 3rd, McGraw Hill, Berkshire,
National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery.: 2006, Guidelines for Portfolio Development for Nurses and Midwives, 2nd, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery., Dublin,

Other Resources

897, Website, Department of Health and Children, 0, www.dohc.ie, 898, Website, An Bord Altranais, 0, www.nursingboard.ie, 899, Website, Irish Law Site at UCC, 0, www.irishlaw.org, 900, Website, First Law, 0, www.firstlaw.ie, 901, Website, Government of Ireland, 0, www.irlgov.ie, 902, Website, The Law Society, 0, www.lawsociety.ie, 903, Website, 0, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery, www.ncnm.ie, 904, Website, 0, Health and Safety Authority, www.hsa.ie, 905, Website, 0, Irish Legal Information Initiative, www.irlii.org, 906, Website, 0, The Office of the Information Commissioner, www.oic.gov.ie, 907, Website, 0, British and Irish Legal Information Institute, www.bailii.org, 908, Website, 0, European Court of Human Rights, www.echr.coe.int/,

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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)

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