Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description This 4th year module is a component of the 36 week Internship. It consolidates the completed theoretical learning and enables the integration of theory and clinical practice. It supports the achievement of clinical competence in preparation for the transition from student to registered nurse. During this module the Intern will form part of the nursing team working within the multidisciplinary team, and will be allocated a caseload of patients supported by a preceptor. The Intern is expected to act on their own initiative and take responsibility for their clients nursing care requirements within their scope of practice. The learning outcomes for this module are derived from the Year 4 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. Demonstrate, in clinical practice, 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. Use a systematic and problem-solving approach to develop and deliver a person-centred plan of care, based on an explicit partnership with the person and his/her primary carer. 3. Demonstrate the application, in practice, of knowledge and understanding of the health continuum, life and behavioural sciences and the relevant applied principles that underpin a competent knowledge base for nursing and healthcare practice. 4. Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with people and other professionals in healthcare settings using empathic communication skills and techniques. 5. Practice collaboratively with the person, family and multidisciplinary team, using appropriate management and team competences in working for the person’s well-being, recovery, independence and safety. 6. Continue 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. 7. Assess own performance in delivering brief intervention using self-reflective practice and demonstrate the procedure for signposting and referral to support services. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 intern student nurse 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 adopt a person-centred approach to care and will incorporate recovery focused interventions based on best evidence and the desires needs/ goals of the person. Evaluation of nursing care will be collobrative and based on feedback form the person, family, and other health professionals in conjunction with the registered nurse Knowledge competence, critical thinking and reflection The intern student nurse 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 intern student nurse is expected to demonstrate effective, person-centred communication with the patient (adult or child), family and multidisciplinary healthcare team. Management and teamwork The intern student nurse 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 During the internship, the student nurse will demonstrate leadership skills, including effective delegation where appropriate. An appreciation of the need for continuing professional development should be evident. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List Books: None Articles: None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||