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

Module Title Telephone Nursing in Healthcare
Module Code NS488
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 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
On successful completion of the module students will be able to evaluate the nature of telephone nursing and its influence in contemporary health care. NS488 is a professional development module which seeks to inform the practice of registered nurses whom have involvement in the delivery of health care using the medium of the telephone. The practical and professional challenges of telephone nursing will be explored using exemplars from the students practice. The utility of clinical decision support software to support telephone nursing will be illustrated. This module is delivered over a period of 6 days during a semester in 2 day blocks. Tutorial support for students is also provided. Students will be expected to attend lectures and participate in class discussions. In between lectures, students will be expected to access a virtual learning environment (Moodle) to augment their learning.

Learning Outcomes
1. Appraise the nature of telephone nursing and its influence on contemporary healthcare
2. Critique the role of the nurse within the context of emerging information, and communications technology
3. Evaluate how telephone nursing contributes to quality clinical practice
4. Discuss the professional and legal issues which influence the practice of telephone nursing
5. Relate the challenges of telephone nursing to current practice



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture28No Description
Tutorial2No Description
Laboratory2No Description
Independent learning93student self directed work
Total Workload: 125

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
EssayTo be confirmed50%Sem 2 End
Presentationn/a50%Week 28
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
  • NA: 0, Indicative Reading List: Arnold, E. and Boggs, K.U. (2003). Interpersonal relationships: Professional communication skills for nurses. Philadelphia, WB Saunders. Baddeley, A. (1997). Human memory: theory and practice. Hove: Psychology Press. Benner, P.,
Other Resources
388, NA, 0, NA,
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Programme or List of Programmes
SMPNSingle Module Programme (Nursing)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS488
Date of Last Revision22-JUL-09
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