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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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The module will enable students to develop and exercise initiative and responsibility in practice settings and to develop confidence and independence in care decisions and care delivery within their scope of practice. The module will provide students with an opportunity to consolidate nursing knowledge and experience in preparation for transition from student to staff nurse (RCN). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. Plan co-ordinate and evaluate the core and complex nursing care for a group of children and their families in a variety of clinical healthcare settings. 2. Communicate effectively with the child, family and other members of the interdisciplinary team. 3. Evaluate the implications of health policy and professional issues in children's nursing. 4. Identify opportunities to apply research findings in nursing practice. 5. Engage in a strutured reflection on the clinical experience. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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On competion of this module and following a period of persona l study, teh student willl, under supervision of preceptor/registered children's nurse be able to. Demonstrate competence in the delivery of complex childrens nursing skills.. On competion of this module and following a period of persona l study, the student willl, under supervision of preceptor/registered children's nurse be able to. Contribute to the dissemination of relevant information to other members of the multi-disciplinary team verbally and in writing in an assertive and professional manner. On competion of this module and following a period of persona l study, the student willl, under supervision of preceptor/registered children's nurse be able to. Interact appropriately with the child and family and others in the delivery of health promotion/ education activities relevant to their clinical setting.. Critically evaluate the implications of health policy and professional issues in nursing.Critically evaluate various management and leadership strategies in nursing and their context. Identify personal needs in terms of personal and professional development.. As required explore specialist settings/circumstances in which the child and family are nursed (including operating theatre, maternity, intellectual disability and community).. Identify opportunities for utilization of research findings in nursing practice.. participate with clinical nurse specialists, midwives and public health nurses in providing nursing care in Specialist Placements. Observe and question the specialist nurse / midwife about their practice. Develop knowledge about the specialist area. develop- self-awareness through reflection upon their own feelings when faced with an individual with complex health care needs.. Communicate effectively with the child, family and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Participate in case conferences where appropriate. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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