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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Practice Module 3c(General 2008)
Module Code NS367
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Raphaela Kane
Semester 2: Raphaela Kane
Autumn: Raphaela Kane
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 15
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module provides the student with opportunities to integrate and expand existing nursingknowledge and skills in caring for a variety of patients/client groups in a variety of settingsand to develop competence in care delivery within their scope of practice.

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 a wide range of patients/client groups, families and team members.
4. Contribute to the multidisciplinary team in an assertive and professional manner.
5. Understand 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 placement1594th Jan 09- 31st Jan 2010 AND 8th March – 4th April 2010 (8 weeks in total – split into two 4 weeks)
Tutorial6Discussions on topics related to prescribed evidence
Independent learning time20led by Clinical Placement Coordinators in practice
Total Workload: 185

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.
•Become competent in nursing skills•Participate in the organisation and delivery of nursing care•Reflect on personal performance in order to improve practice•Participate as part of the team•Utilise research findings in delivery of nursing careOpportunities in Specialist Areas:•Observe and question the specialist nurse / midwife about what they do and why they do it•Develop a knowledge of the specialist area•Participate with the specialist nurse / midwife in delivery of service•Reflect upon their own feelings when faced with individuals with complex needs•Communicate effectively with clients, families and other members of the multidisciplinary team•Where appropriate participate in case conferences.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentPrescribed evidence related to practice100%Week 25
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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    BNGNBSc in Nursing (General)
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