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

Module Title Practice Module 4b(General Internship)
Module Code NS4513
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Melissa Corbally
Semester 2: Melissa Corbally
Autumn: Melissa Corbally
Module TeacherMelissa Corbally
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 15
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module is the first phase of the Internship. It will extend over a period of 18 weeks. During the 18 weeks you will be allocated to two clinical settings each of 8 weeks duration. This module provides you with the opportunity to manage a patient caseload under the supervision of your preceptor. Taking the caseload helps you to take responsibility for providing and delivering nursing care for your allocated patients. The module enables you to consolidate your learning through participation in the nursing team and in the interdisciplinary team processes.This module helps you achieve competence in the clinical learning environment through supports,assessing, planning and delivery of patient care and by participation and engagement in clinical nursing practice.

Learning Outcomes
1. Accept responsibility for the nursing care of a caseload of patients / clients
2. Apply research-based knowledge to nursing care planning and interventions
3. Demonstrate competence in more complex nursing procedures, including medication managment
4. Participate in the delivery of health promotion / health education activities relevant to the clinical setting
5. Contribute to the decision making and care planning processes of the interdisciplinary team
6. Identify personal support and professional development needs



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Total Workload: 0

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
None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Performance evaluationAssessment in clinical nursing practice60%Sem 2 End
Report (s) (written / oral)Practice assessment and written report submitted at the end of placement40%Sem 2 End
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: 2003, The code of professional conduct for each nurse and midwife, An Bord Altranais, Dublin,
  • An Bord Altranais: 2000, Rewiew of Scope of Practice for Nursing and Midwifery, An Bord Altranais, Dublin,
  • Alexander, M.F. Fawcett, J.N. & Runciman P.J.: 2006, Nursing Practice: hospital and home – the adult ., 3rd, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
BNGNBSc in Nursing (General)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS4513
Date of Last Revision11-JAN-11
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