Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024 No Banner module data is available
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Delivery of Nursing CareAssess, 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 environmentStudents will engage in safe nursing practice as a core element of quality child and family focused care.CommunicationCommunicate effectively with child, familiy and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Age appropriate and culturally sensitive communication skills will be developed.Child DevelopmentDevelop an understanding of child development theories. Recognise and respond to the developmental needs of children in their care.Health Education and Health PromotionParticipate in health education and promotion activities relevant to the practice setting.Specialist PracticeParticipate 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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