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

Module Title Practice Module 3c(Children/General)
Module Code NS3503
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Tracey Harrington
Semester 2: Tracey Harrington
Autumn: Tracey Harrington
Module TeacherTracey Harrington
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 15
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module will enable students to expand their knowledge and understanding of nursing practice and by integrating nursing theory and practice will develop competence in nursing skills.

Learning Outcomes
1. Provide family-centered nursing care to the child with a variety of healthcare needs in the medical-surgical setting.
2. Begin to apply research findings to nursing practice.
3. Contribute to the multi-disciplinary team including the dissemination of relevant information to other members of the team both verbally and in writing.
4. Interact appropriately with the child and family and other members of the healthcare organisation
5. In specialist areas demonstrate the ability to communicate with clients/families and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the nurse / midwife in the specialist area.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Clinical placement280No Description
Independent learning time32Reflective time
Total Workload: 312

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
Observe and question the nurse specialist about their role.
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentChoice of prescribed evidence related to practice placement100%Other
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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    Programme or List of Programmes
    BNCGBSc in Children's & General Nursing
    Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS3503
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