Module: Practice Module 2

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Practice Module 2
Module Code	NS4527
School	38
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Fiona Hurley Semester 2: Fiona Hurley Autumn: Fiona Hurley
Module Teachers	Fiona Hurley
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

The module will enable students to integrate nursing knowledge and practice and develop confidence and independence in care decisions and care delivery within their scope of practice. It will also provide students with the opportunity to consolidate nursing knowledge and experience in preparation for transition from student to staff nurse.

Learning Outcomes

1. Communicate effectively with the child, family and other members of the interdisciplinary team
2. Apply evidence based research findings in children's nursing to clinical practice.
3. Evaluate the implications of health policy and professional issues in nursing.
4. Engage in a structured reflection on the clinical experience

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	2	Clarify issues regarding practice assessment. Provide guidance on assignment (prescribed evidence).
Clinical placement	675	18 weeks in clinical practice in a variety of clinical areas.
Total Workload: 677

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

Delivery of Nursing Care
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care (core and complex) provided to the child and his/her family. Apply knowledge of evidence based research to their nursing practice. Students should show progression in decision making and develop independence in care delivery and case load management.

Maintain a safe environment
Students will engage in safe nursing practice as a core element of quality child and family focused care.

Communication
Communicate effectively with child, familiy and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Age appropriate and culturally sensitive communication skills will be developed.

Child Development
Develop an understanding of child development theories. Recognise and respond to the developmental needs of children in their care.

Health Education and Health Promotion
Participate in health education and promotion activities relevant to the practice setting.

Specialist Practice
Participate with specialist nurse / midwife / public health nurse in delivery of specialist care. Observe and question the specialist nurse / midwife about what they do and why they do it.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Professional Portfolio	There are three aspects all of which are required: 1. Portfolio consisting of National Clinical Assessment Document (NCAD) for each placement 2. 100% attendance in clinical placement 3. Prescribed Evidence	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
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

Christopher Johns (Editor): 2009, Becoming a Reflective Practitioner, 3rd, Wiley-Blackwell Oxford, 978-1-4051-8567-7
Balzer Riley, J: 2008, Communication in Nursing, 6th, Mosby Elsevier, Missouri, 978-0-323-0467-3
Lynda Smith , Valerie Coleman Editor: 2009, Child and Family-centred Healthcare, 2nd, Palgrave Macillian, 978-0-230-205
Elizabeth Bruce,Janet Williss,Faith Gibson: 2023, The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Children and Young People's Nursing Practices, John Wiley & Sons, 1118898222

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

PRCN	Higher Diploma in Children's Nursing

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