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

Module Title Practice Module 5B
Module Code NS4524
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Colleen O'Neill
Semester 2: Colleen O'Neill
Autumn: Colleen O'Neill
Module TeacherColleen O'Neill
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 15
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This second internship module will assist the student in developing and exercising initiative and responsibility in practice setting within their scope of practice. In addition this module will assist the student in making the transition to the role of registered nurse.

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate increasing independence in nursing care delivery and decision making within scope of practice.
2. Develop nursing knowledge and skills in preparation for transition from the role of students to staff nurse.
3. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with patients (adults/children), their families and the multidisciplinary team in both adult and child care settings.
4. Apply research findings to nursing practice.
5. Accept increasing responsibility for nursing care delivery to a caseload of patients (adults/children) and their families.
6. Demonstrate competence in more complex nursing procedures, including medication management.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Clinical placement63018 weeks clinical learning
Independent learning time72Reflective Time 4 hours a week
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
Opportunities 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..

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 situations where you need support and require development.

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

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
OtherCompletion of prescribed evidence which comprises of either a medication management workload with practical application or a caseload management with practice application100%Other
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,
  • Marquis, B: 2005, Leadership Roles & Management Functions, 4th edition, Lippincott, Philadelphia,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
BNCGBSc in Children's & General Nursing
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS4524
Date of Last Revision06-OCT-10
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