Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description This clinical practice module will enable the student to continue to develop nursing competence across a range of specialist and core placements. Supported by the clinical nurse manager, registered nurses, preceptor and clinical placement co-ordinator the student will participate as a member of the nursing and multidisciplinary teams. The learning outcomes for this modules are derived from the year 3 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 continue to develop knowledge and appreciation of the virtues of caring, compassion, integrity, honesty, respect and empathy as a basis for upholding the professional values of nursing and identity as a 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 and assess own performance using self-reflective practice. 5. To use management and team competences in working for the person’s wellbeing, recovery, independence and safety through recognition of the collaborative partnership between the person, family and multidisciplinary health care team. 6. To developing professional scholarship through self-directed learning skills, critical questioning/reasoning skills and decisionmaking 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 conjuntion 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, 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 3 the student will begin to develop leadership potential and an understanding of effective delegation. An appreciation of the need for continuing professional development should be fostered. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List Books: None Articles: None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||