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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	An Introduction to Nursing Management
Module Code	NS415
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Mary Kelly Semester 2: Mary Kelly Autumn: Mary Kelly
Module Teacher	Mary Kelly
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to leadership and management in nursing practice. We examine the influential theories of leadership and management and the ways in which they apply - or otherwise - to contemporary nursing practice. Key related areas of management are also explored including: the use of power in leadership and management; recruitment and retention of staff; delegation; teamwork; motivation in the workplace and career development.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explore the application of leadership and management theory to nursing practice.
2. Discuss the key skills required for effective nursing management.
3. Analyse the effectiveness of nursing management in the context of contemporary healthcare.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	7	face-to-face tutorials
On-line learning	50	No Description
Independent learning time	68	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Direct contact time.
Face-to-face tutorials.

Structured Learning Time.
This is the 'online' component of the module and consists of a mix of delivery methods, for example Moodle, Camtasia, Powerpoint.

Independent Learning Time.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	1250 words	50%	Sem 1 End
Report (s) (written / oral)	Students will be required to submit a 750-word report on one influential leadership theory and its application to their current area of practice	30%	Week 5
Other	online discussions	20%	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

Indicative Reading List

Marquis B. and Huston C.J.: 200, Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing, 6th, Lippincott, Philadelphia, 078177246X
Sullivan E. and Decker P.: 2008, Effective Leadership and Management in Nursing, 7th, Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River N.J., 0132083043
Yoder Wise P.: 2007, Leading and Managing in Nursing, 4th, Mosby, Missouri, 0323039006
Fealy G.: 2006, A History of Apprenticeship Nurse Training in Ireland, Routeledge, London, 041535997X
Finkelman L.: 2006, Leadership and Management in Nursing, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River N.J., 0131138693
O'Shea Y.: 2008, Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland: a strategy for professional development in a changing health service, Blackhall Publishing, Dublin, 978-1842181614
O'Shea Y.: 2009, Clinical Directorates in the Irish Health Services: managing resources and patient safety, Blackhall Publishing, Dublin, 978-1-84218-185-0
Yoder-Wise P. and Kowalski K.: 2006, Beyond Leading and Managing: nursing administration for the future, Mosby, Missouri, 0323028772