| Module Title |
Practice Module 2 |
| Module Code |
NUR1098 (ITS: NS4527) |
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Faculty |
Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
15 |
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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.
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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
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Tutorial | 2 | Clarify issues regarding practice assessment. | | Clinical placement | 675 | 18 weeks in clinical practice in a variety of clinical areas. |
| Total Workload: 677 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21283 | Part of Term | Semester 2 & 3 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | PLACEMENT | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Yvonne Corcoran | Module Teacher | Sara Raftery Linehan |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Professional Portfolio | There are two aspects both of which are required: 1. Portfolio consisting of National Clinical Assessment Document (NCAD) for each placement 2. 100% attendance in clinical placement | 100% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- 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, 839, 1118898222
Articles:
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Other Resources
- 1: NMBI, 2020, Guidance for Registered Nurses and Midwives on Medication Administration, NMBI
- 419437: 1, NMBI, 2025, NMBI Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives,
- https://www.nmbi.ie/Publications/Standards-and-Guidance: 419438, 1, NMBI, 2025, Guidelines on Ethical Standards and Behaviours for Student Nurses and Student Midwives on the NMBI Candidate Register
- NMBI: https://www.nmbi.ie/NMBI/media/NMBI/Guidelines-on-Ethical-Standards-and-Behaviours-for-Student-Nurses-and-Student-Midwives.pdf?ext=.pdf,
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