Registry

Module Specifications

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

Module Title Practice Module (Elective)
Module Code NS350
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
Online Module Resources

Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Angela Cocoman
Semester 2: Angela Cocoman
Autumn: Angela Cocoman
Module TeacherAngela Cocoman
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 0
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
Students have an element of choice in the selection of their placement, in order to broaden their clinical experience and develop knowledge and skills in a practice setting that reflects the students own particular interests. The aim of this module is for students to exercise personal initiative in planning a practice placement and negotiating their own learning experiences and outcomes. Electives are an innovative and creative form of approaching student-centered learning, within contemporary nurse education programmes. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for the student to plan and organize a short period of work under the guidance and direction of their module coordinator.The student receives a short briefing on this module by the coordinator.

Learning Outcomes
1. Exposure to differing services or organizations in the context of inter professional working
2. Completed the time on this elective placement



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Placement0as directed and advised
Total Workload: 0

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
NA.
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
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
    Other Resources
    None
    Array
    Programme or List of Programmes
    BNCGBSc in Children's & General Nursing
    BNGNBSc in Nursing (General)
    BNIDBSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability)
    BNPYBSc in Nursing (Psychiatric)
    Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS350
    Date of Last Revision30-JAN-12
    Archives: