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

Module Title Practice Module 4c(General Internship)
Module Code NS4514
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Nora Kilcullen
Semester 2: Nora Kilcullen
Autumn: Nora Kilcullen
Module TeacherNora Kilcullen
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 15
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module is the final phase of your internship, it consolidates and integrates knowledge and experience in preparation for your transition from student to registered nurse.During this eighteen weeks you will be allocated to two clinical settings both of eight weeks duration where you will form part of the nursing team working within the multidisciplinary team. You will be allocated a group of patients supported by a preceptor. However you will be expected to act on your own initiative and take responsibility for all aspects of your patients needs.

Learning Outcomes
1. • Accept responsibility for the organisation and delivery of the nursing care of a caseload of patients / clients
2. • Determine appropriate resourses (including staff) effectively in planning and co-ordinating patient care.
3. Apply research-based knowledge to nursing care delivery and health education initiatives.
4. • Demonstrate the ability to undertake complex nursing procedures.
5. • Contribute to the decision making and care planning processes of the health care team.
6. • Identify personal support and professional development needs and access appropriate support resources



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Placement63018 weeks clinical placement
Independent learning time724 hours weekly
Total Workload: 702

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
Oppertunities will be provided for students to gain experience and develop competence in the following skills:.
Organization of caseload management.Delegation,Problem solvingClinical decision making,Dealing with ethical situations and making decisions,Gaining competency in advanced skills,Arranging for the discharge and transfer of patients..

Experience care situations that challenge student initiative and resourcefulness in a useful way..
Managing resourses.

Participate in the organisation and delivery of nursing care..
Gain experience in looking after your own caseload of patients.

Participate as part of the multi-disciplinary team..
Communicate with the multidisciplinary team on all aspects of your patients care..

Reflect on personal performance in order to improve practice..
Identify sitautions where you need support and require development.

Utilise research findings in delivery of nursing care..
Use evidence to guide your practice.

Engage with junior students to facilitate learning..
Provide support and teach junior students.

Discuss the health promotion needs of individuals / families / groups within the practice setting..
Prepare patients for discharge and ensure that they understand the care or treatment necessay following discharge.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Performance evaluationCompeteny assessment in practice60%Sem 2 End
Report (s) (written / oral)Practical assessment and a written report submitted at the end of the 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, Review of Scope of Practice for Nursing & Midwifery, An Bord Altranais, Dublin,
  • Daft, L. Richard, Marcic, Dorothy.: 2001, Understanding Management, 3rd edition, Thompson Leaning, London,
  • Endacott. R, Jevon. P, & Cooper, S.: 2009, Clinical Nursing Skills Core and advanced, 1st, Oxford University Press,
  • Marquis, B: 2005, Leadership Roles & Management Functions, 4th edition, Lippincott, Philadelphia,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
BNGNBSc in Nursing (General)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS4514
Date of Last Revision11-JAN-11
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