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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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You the student nurse in intellecutal disability will work in the clinical setting for 18 weeks where you will have an opportunity to assess, plan, evaluate and implement nursing care to a high standard. During this module you will have the opportunity to complete the drug evidence or the nursing care plan evidence with the support of your Preceptor. This module is about showing that you can function competently at level 4 and that you are delivering nursing care similar to a staff nurse with minimal supervision from your preceptor. You will also be given experience in gaining the skills needed to manage the everyday needs of a unit for people with intellecutal disability. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. Demonstrate proficiency in more complex nursing skills. 2. Reflect on nursing care being given with preceptor. 3. Connect research findings with practice. 4. Contribute to the nursing and multi-disciplinary teams in an assertive and professional manner. 5. Demonstrate evidenced based relationship/communication skills with people with intellectual disability and family members when present. 6. Demonstrate skills in organising resources and managing daily workload. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Nursing Interventions. You will have opportunties to carry out any nursing interventions safely, competently and with condsideration of the person with intellectual disability.. Best Practice. You will show capacity to discuss and act on best practice.. Collaborative Practice. You will have opporutnity to interact on care issues with other disciplines in a professional manner.. Communication. You will have opportunties to interact with poeple with intellectual disability using evidenced based communication strategies. Management. You will have opporunities to learn the skills of managing a unit for people with intellectual disability.. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BNID | BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS4517 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of Last Revision | 06-OCT-10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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