Module: Practice Module 1B (Children's/General)

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Practice Module 1B (Children's/General)
Module Code	NUR1196 (ITS: NS158)
Faculty	Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module will provide the student with the opportunity to practice basic nursing skills under supervision in the clinical setting. It will be divided into a one week introductory placement in semester 1 and a 5 week placement in semester 2. During the one week introduction, students will be introduced to the practice setting and get an opportunity to meet patients/children in a variety of settings. During the 5 week practice placement students will begin to develop confidence and gain experience of nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Learning Outcomes

1. Practice basic nursing interventions under the supervision of a qualified nurse.
2. Practice the basic skills associated with creating and maintaining a safe environment for the chld and family under the supervision of a qualified nurse.
3. Participate in assisting patients with activities of daily living under supervision.
4. Identify and use a range of techniques in communicating with child/family and the healthcare team.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Independent Study	24	Students will have 4 hours protected reflective time each week
Clinical placement	175	Students will be allocated a 5 week placement in the children's hospital in semester 2.
Clinical placement	35	Students will spend one week in the general and children's hospital for an introductory placement in semester 1
Total Workload: 234

Section Breakdown
CRN	20905	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale		Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category		Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator		Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Portfolio	Compilation of practice assessments records (PARs) from all clinical placements illustrating evidence of competencies assessed by preceptors in clinical practice areas.	100%	Week 1
Participation	Timesheets (which records all hours completed in clinical practice) and Portfolios ( PARs) must be submitted by due date to be eligible to pass the module.	0%	Week 1

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

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Maintain a safe environment
Students will explore issues associated with maintaining a safe environment and become familiar with the correct use of manual handling aids, treatment beds and other aids to therapeutic care delivery.

Policies and Procedures
Students will be expected to become familiar with policies and procedures relevant to area of practice.

Assessment and Delivery of Care.
Students will participate under supervision in the assessment, delivery and documentation of care. They will have the opportunity to observe and question staff about what they do and why they do it.

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Imelda Coyne, Fiona Timmins, Freda Neill: 2010, Clinical Skills for Children's Nursing, Oxford University Press, Oxford, ISBN: 978-0-19-955903-9
edited by Janet Kelsey, Gillian McEwing: 2008, Clinical skills in child health practice, Saunders Elsevier, Edinburgh, 978-0-443-10340-7

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None