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

Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module provides the student with the opportunity to develop clinical nursing skills through enquiry based learning and simulation. The module is delivered through a combination of lectures, enquiry based learning work group sessions and simulation exercises.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop clinical skills through actively engaging in simulation exercises.
2. Actively participate in group learning and demonstrate effective group skills.
3. Accept responsibility for own learning.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	4	Introduction to enquiry based learning & simulation
Group work	22	Group work on a trigger/simulation facilitated by a lecturer
Library	1	Refresh libary skills
Clinical laboratory	6	Simulation execise
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)	2	Question and answer session
Independent learning	90	Self directed learning
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

Enquiry based learning.
A simulation exercise is used as a trigger to stimulate group learning about clinical skills.

Simulation.
Using a simulation exercise as a trigger for learning clincal skills.

Clinical skills.
Simulation and group work used to promote learning of clinical skills.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Other	Simulation exercise assessed by stated criteria	50%	Sem 2 End
Group assignment	Group work based on simulation exercise and development of care plan pertinent to patient needs	50%	Week 30

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
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Indicative Reading List

Alexander, M.F. Fawcett, J.N. & Runciman P.J: 1994, Nursing Practice: hospital and home – the adult., Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh,
Mallett J. and Dougherty C.: 2000, Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures. :, 5th Edition., Blackwell Science, Oxford,

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

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