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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description
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This module will enable the student to advance their knowledge, skills of and attitude to research and apply this knowledge to planning the implementation of a practice development in a clinical setting.To this end the student will 1) analyse the context of the practice areas in relation to the area of practice they have selected.2) provide a detailed plan for the implementation of an innovation based on the area identified in Nursing Research 1)
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Learning Outcomes |
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
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| On-line learning | 35 | Problem identification in nursing practice. | | On-line learning | 35 | An overview of practice development – from problem to solution. | | On-line learning | 35 | Using research evidence to understand and develop patient/client care. | | On-line learning | 35 | Implementing change in practice. | | Lecturer supervised learning | 40 | Writing an action plan | | Moodle discussion | 30 | Communicatiion and synthesis of knowledge | | Independent learning time | 40 | Reading and collaborating with colleagues | | Total Workload: 250 |
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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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None |
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
| Project | With reference to the practice area in which the change in practice is planned, identify the key contextual issues that influence development of practice and the challenges inherent in implementing change Learning outcome 1, 2, 4 and 5 | 50% | n/a | | Project | Provide a detailed plan for the implementation of an identified innovation Learning outcome 3 | 50% | n/a |
| 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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Indicative Reading List
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- Aveyard H: 2008, Doing a Literature Review in health and Social Care, Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Open University Press,
- Hinchliff, Susan M;: 2008, Competencies for advanced nursing practice, Hodder Arnold, London,
- Jolley, J: 2010, Introducing research and evidence-based practice for nurses, Pearson Education, New York,
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Other Resources
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None |
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Additional reading material and resources will be provided in Moodle on this module |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BNS | Bachelor of Nursing Studies (Hons) |
| BNT | Bachelor of Nursing Theory (BNT) |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS404 |
| Date of Last Revision | 30-AUG-07 |
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