Module: Practice Module 1b (General)

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Practice Module 1b (General)
Module Code	NUR1218 (ITS: NS154)
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 real healthcare context. 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 the clinical nurse manager, registered nurses, a named preceptor, 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.

Learning Outcomes

1. Practice safely, compassionately, professionally under supervision of a registered nurse
2. Assess, plan, deliver, evaluate patient centered care under supervision of a registered nurse
3. Practice from a competent knowledge base using critical thinking and reflection to inform practice under supervision from a registered nurse
4. Communicate in a person-centered manner. Communicate effectively with the health care team
5. Demonstrates the capacity to practice collaboratively, manage team, others and self safely with guidance from preceptor
6. Demonstrates the capacity to develop leadership potential and professional scholarship

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Independent Study	32	Reflective time
Total Workload: 32

Section Breakdown
CRN	21116	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
Practice assessment record	Time-sheets and Portfolios (to include Practice Assessment Records and other relevant evidence) must be submitted by due date in order to be eligible to pass the module.	100%	Week 29

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Brooker, C., Nico, Alexander, M: 2011, Alexander's Nursing Practice, 4th, Churchill Livingstone, 978070204607
Brunner, L.S., & Suddarth, D.S.: 2013, Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing, 13th, Lippincott, London, 1451130600
The Royal Marsden: 2015, The Royal Marsden Hospital Procedures (Student Edition), 9th, Wiley-Blackwell, 9781118746660

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None