Module: Practice Module 3c(Mental Health 08)

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Practice Module 3c(Mental Health 08)
Module Code	NS368 (ITS) / NUR1214 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health
Module Co-ordinator	-
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

The module will enable students to: Mental Health Placements Expand knowledge and understanding of nursing practice and develop proficiency in nursing skills. Integrate nursing knowledge to practice. General Nursing Placements To assist students to develop their knowledge and skills in the care of people who are experiencing physical illness. To enable students to examine the roles of nurses working in a general hospital setting.

Learning Outcomes

1. Assess, plan, and prioritise nursing care to clients with mental health problems with a variety of health care needs
2. Demonstrate proficiency in complex nursing skills
3. Communicate relevant information to other members of the team verbally and in writing
4. Begin to integrate research findings to nursing practice
5. Contribute to the team in an assertive and professional manner
6. Interact appropriately with clients, family members and other members of the healthcare organization

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Independent Study	32	No Description
Clinical placement	280	No Description
Total Workload: 312

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

Mental Health placements

Specialist Areas (Mental Health)

General Nursing Placements

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Professional Portfolio	n/a	60%	n/a
Project	n/a	40%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category -

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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