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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Practice Module 3(Intellectual Disability)
Module Code NS366
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Therese Danaher
Semester 2: Therese Danaher
Autumn: Therese Danaher
Module TeacherTherese Danaher
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 20
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This is second practice placement module in the third year intellectual disability nursing programme. It is a twelve week module. Over the course of this module the student is provided with opportunities to gain experience in a variety of health, education and care settings. This module also provides opportunities for the student to focus on nature and purpose of nursing and multidisciplinary work in the area of intellectual disability.As a third year, the student is expected to build on previous learning and apply evidence based knowledge to practice. Students will be required to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes of this module for progression.It is a requirement that students attend introductory workshops facilitated by the module coordinator and clinical placement support team. The workshops will be an opportunity to outline clearly the clinical and academic expectations and requirements of this module.The assessment of this module is the completion of a portfolio and a 2,000 word piece of prescribed evidence. Students are expected to participate in group work, class work as well as individual reading and reflection.

Learning Outcomes
1. Utilise nursing and other frameworks in the assessment/planning of the individual/group needs
2. Deliver/evaluate best practice nursing interventions
3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with clients/families and other members of the team
4. Demonstrate the role of the professional eg. psychologist, speech and langauage therapist, physiotherapist, teacher



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Group work2Workshops in DCU
Group work2Workshops in practice placements
Clinical placement416Allocated practice placements in specialitiy and core health settings. All placements need to meet Standard and Requirements of An Bord Altranais. Student must attend 100% of their practice placement to successfully complete the placement. Student must attend a minimum of 80% of their practice placement to undertake a practice assessment.
Clinical placement48Protected reflected time -4 hours per week is allocated to reflect on practice during work time
Total Workload: 468

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
Practice knowledge, skills and attitudes.
Opportunities will be provided for students to practice nursing in a variety of settings. To experience working with other members of the multidisciplinary team. To reflect upon their ever developing knowledge of intellectual disability nursing. Opportunities in Specialist Areas. Observe and question the specialist practitioner about what they do and why they do it. Develop a knowledge of specialist areas. Participate with specialist in delivery of service. Reflect upon personal practice and observations. Communicate effectively with clients, families and other members of the team. Where appropriate participate in case conferences and individualised planning..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentComplete a critical analysis of your practice (Guidelines will be available in class)100%As required
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
  • Endacott, R., Jevon, P. & Cooper, S.: 2009, Clinical Nursing Skills Core and Advanced, UK Oxford,
  • Thomson, J. & Pickering, S., (2003): 2003, Meeting the health needs of people who have a learning disability., Edinburgh, Balliere Tindall,
  • Carson, D. Bain, A.: 2008, Professional Risk and Working with People., London. Jessica Kingsley.,
  • Scott, D. Arney, F.: 2010, Working with vulnerable Families; A Partnership Approach., Port Melbourne. Cambridge University Press.,
Other Resources
4161, Gates B (editor), 2007, Learning Disabilities Towards Inclusion, 1st Ed., Churchill Livingstone Elsevier Oxford, 4162, Grant G, Goward P Richardson M & Ramcharan P, 2005, Learning Disability A life Cycle Approach to Valuing People, 1st Ed.,, Open University Press Berkshire, 4163, Gates B, 2006, Care Planning and Delivery in Intellectual Disability Nursing, 1st Ed.,, Blackwell publishing Oxford, 4164, website, HSE.ie, 0, As current information emerges you will be referred to the new updates, 4165, website, DOHC.ie, 0, New reports, policies and relevant acts will be availble on this site,
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Programme or List of Programmes
BNIDBSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS366
Date of Last Revision10-MAR-11
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