Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description This level 1 practice module will provide the student with the opportunity to practice basic nursing skills while recognising that the student is a novice to the world of nursing and requires exposure to all aspects of practice. It is expected that a registered nurse will directly supervise the student when s/he is participating in care provided to people in the practice setting across the life continuum. It is further expected that the student will have a basic understanding of the broad concepts underpinning such care. The student may require continuous prompting in the provision of person-centred nursing care, and considerable direction in identifying her/his learning needs. The student will be able to participate as a member of the nursing team and the wider multidisciplinary team. The student will be supported in the clinical area by a named preceptor, registered nurses, clinical nurse manager, and a clinical placement co-ordinator. The learning outcomes for this module are derived from year 1 Learning Outcomes prescribed by the Nurse Registration Standards and Requirements (NMBI, 2016) and encompass the 6 domains of nursing outlined. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. To practice safely, compassionately, with integrity and honesty, upholding the professional values of nursing under supervision of a registered nurse 2. To gain knowledge and understanding of the principles of delivering safe and effective nursing care through the adoption of a systematic and problem-solving approach to developing and delivering a person-centred plan of care based on an explicit partnership with the person and his/her primary carer. 3. To enhance knowledge and understanding of the health continuum, life and behavioural sciences and their applied principles that underpin a competent knowledge base for nursing and healthcare practice. 4. To develop knowledge, appreciation and development of empathic communication skills and techniques for effective interpersonal relationships with people and other professionals in health care settings. 5. To use management and team competences in working for the person’s well-being, recovery, independence and safety through recognition of the collaborative partnership between the person, family and multidisciplinary health care team. 6. To develop professional scholarship through self-directed learning skills, critical questioning/reasoning skills and decision-making skills in nursing as the foundation for lifelong professional education, maintaining competency and career development. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Professional values The student will practice safely, compassionately, professionally and responsibly. Nursing practice and clinical decision making Utilising clinical judgement the student will use a relevant framework to assess a person's needs. The student will practice the skill of prioritising person-centred nursing interventions based on best evidence and the desired goals of the person. Evaluation of nursing care will be based on feedback form the person, family, and other health professionals in conjunction with the registered nurse. Knowledge competence, critical thinking and reflection The student will analyse and suggest possible responses to situations in the practice setting which demonstrate that (s)he is practicing from a competent knowledge base and using critical thinking and reflection to inform practice. Communication The student is expected to communicate effectively in a person-centred manner with the patient (adult or child), family and health care team. Management and teamwork The student will practice collaboratively with the person, family and health care team. Demonstration of personal organisation and efficiency in undertaking nursing care is expected. Leadership and professional scholarship At level 1 the student will begin to understand the use of feedback, supervision and appraisal to support self awareness and competence as a nurse. An appreciation of the need for continuing professional development should be fostered. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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