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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Management & Leadership in Prof Practice
Module Code	NS441
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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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 module will examine contemporary management and leadership issues which impact on nursing contexts. Students will explore and debate approaches to management and leadership within nursing and healthcare organisations and examine how they influence their role as nurses within this context. The scope of practice of the professional nurse and its impact on professional nursing will be examined. Preparation for professional practice following registration as qualified nurses will also be provided in conjunction with the Careers Service in DCU. Guidance on career planning including CV preparation, interview skills and identification of short to medium term career goals will be facilitated. Students will be exposed to a variety of learning activities during the course of the module including lectures & seminars and will be expected to participate actively in the learning process available.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse contemporary management and leadership issues in nursing and their implications for practice
2. Critique the factors that impact on the scope of practice of the registered nurse
3. Identify personal and professional developmental needs for future practice arising from engagement with relevant literature.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	18	Face to face lecture
Seminars	4	Supplementary exchange of information relating to module (face to face)
Independent learning	103	student self direction
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

Professional regulation of nursing practice in Ireland: the role and function of An Bord Altranais.
Fitness to practice.

Theories of management and leadership.
Methods of care delivery in nursing.

Motivation in the workplace.
Skills for effective management: delegation, time management, team-building, managing conflict.

Maintaining quality of care in nursing practice.
Respect and dignity in the workplace.

Career development.
The scope of professional nursing practice.

Professional accountability.
Professional responsibility.

Maintaining professional competence.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

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

An Bord Altranais: 2000, The Code of Professional Conduct for each Nurse and Midwife., An Bord Altranais, Dublin,
An Bord Altranais: 2000, Review of the Scope of Practice for Nursing and Midwifery., An Bord Altranais, Dublin,
Sullivan E and Decker P: 2009, Effective Leadership and Management in Nursing., 7th Ed., Pearson Prentice Hall,
Marquis B. and Huston C.J.: 2005, Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing., 4th edition., Lippincott., Philadelphia.,
*Siviter B: 2008, The Newly Qualified Nurse’s Handbook, Bailliere Tindall Elsevier,
Masters, K: 2005, Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice, Jones and Bartlett, London,
An Bord Altranais: 2007, Guidance to Nurses and Midwives on Medication Management., An Bord Altranais., Dublin.,
An Bord Altranais 2007: 2007, Practice Standards for Nurses and Midwives with Prescriptive Authority, An Bord Altranais., Dublin,
Daft, L. R.., Marcic, D.: 2005, Understanding Management, 5th Edition, Thompson Learning., London.,
Cole GA: 2003, Management Theory and Practice, 6th Edition, Cengage Learning, 10: 1844800881
Van Dokkum N.: 2011, Nursing Law for Students in Ireland, 2nd Edition, Gill and MacMillan, Dublin, 978 07171 4987 2
Hendrick J.: 2004, Law and ethics, Nelson Thornes, Cheltenham, 978 0 7487 75415
Hendrick J.: 2010, Law and Ethics in Children's Nursing, Wiley Blackwell, Chichester, 9781405161060