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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Practice Module 3b(General)
Module Code	NS364
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Teacher	Anne Kirwan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	20
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module provides the student with opportunities to integrate and expand existing nursing knowledge and skills in caring for a variety of patients/client groups in a variety of settings and to develop competence in care delivery within their scope of practice. Students must attend 100% of their practice placements to successfully complete the placement. Students must attend a minimum of 80% of their practice placements to undertake a practice assessment.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate integration of nursing knowledge and skills in the provision of nursing care.
2. Use iniatitive in providing nursing care to a variety of patients/client groups in a variety of settings.
3. Show ability to communicate effectively with patients/client groups, families and team members.
4. Contribute to the multidisciplinary team in an assertive and professional manner.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the nurse / midwife in a variety of care settings.
6. Display an ability to reflect on own practice and the practice of others to improve care.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Clinical placement	280	8 week clinical placement
Independent learning	32	Protected reflective 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

Opportunities will be provided for students to increase competency in nursing skills in medical & Surgical settings:.
To participate in the organisation and delivery of nursing care.To reflect on personal performance in order to improve practice.To participate as part of the multidisciplinary team.To utilise research findings in delivery of nursing care..

Opportunities in Specialist Areas:.
To observe and question the specialist nurse / midwife about what they do and why they do it.To develop a knowledge of the specialist area.To participate with the specialist nurse / midwife in delivery of service.To reflect upon their own feelings when faced with individuals with complex needs.To communicate effectively with clients, families and other members of the multidisciplinary team and where appropriate participate in case conferences..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Prescribed evidence related to practice	100%	Week 11

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