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

Module Title Practice Module 4a(General)
Module Code NS4512
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Raphaela Kane
Semester 2: Raphaela Kane
Autumn: Raphaela Kane
Module TeacherRaphaela Kane
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module will foster knowledge; skills and attitudes for care delivery in both general and specialist nursing practice settings. Students will undertake clinical practice placements in a variety of settings providing them with experience in a wide range of nursing specialties from which they will be exposed to models of care delivery distinct to the area in question. They will be provided with opportunity to further enhance essential skills developed during the course of their programme, and where supervision by a registered nurse will afford them the scope to engage in safe and efficient care delivery. They will be expected to contribute to the nursing team in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care (where deemed appropriate) in an effort to optimize patient outcomes during the caring episode. They will play a role where possible, in ensuring care delivery is based on the best available evidence and assist in promoting a safe environment where risks to patients are minimized in the care delivery setting.

Learning Outcomes
1. Collaborate with clients and families in the delivery of evidence-based nursing care
2. Reflect on challenges that can present in nursing practice.
3. Develop competence in nursing skills appropriate to specified levels and relevant practice setting.
4. Identify specialist nursing roles and their implications on practice.
5. Contribute to care delivery in a variety of settings.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Clinical placement312Students will undertake clinical practice placements in a variety of settings providing them with experience in a wide range of nursing specialties.They will be expected to contribute to the nursing team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care (where deemed appropriate) in an effort to optimize patient outcomes during the caring episode.
Total Workload: 312

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
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Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Practice assessment record n/a100%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
  • Johns C and Freshwater D (Eds): 2005, Transforming Nursing Through Reflective Practice (2nd Ed.), Blackwell Publishing, Oxford.,
  • Johns C: 2000, Becoming a reflective practitioner Practitioner: A reflective Approach to Clinical Nursing, Practice Development and Clinical Supervision, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford,
  • National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery: 2006, Guidelines for Portfolio Development for Nurses and Midwives, 2nd (Ed), National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery, Dublin,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
BNGNBSc in Nursing (General)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS4512
Date of Last Revision08-OCT-08
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