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Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module and following period of personal study students will be able to:
•Recognise their own learning needs and limitations.
•Recognise the variety of information sources which contribute to nursing knowledge.
•Appreciate the importance of communication, accountability and confidentiality in the conduct of effective nursing care.
•Appreciate the principles of stress management.
•Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of Information Technology (IT) in accessing information, communicating and processing documents.
•Demonstrate an understanding of the skills needed for academic writing.
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Indicative Syllabus:
•Study skills
•Learning styles
•Accessing information
•Academic writing and examination technique
•Confidentiality and accountability
•IT (Concepts of IT, information and communication and word processing).
•Stress management
Summary information for Transcript of Training:
This module provides students with an introduction to skills necessary for personal and professional development.
Principles of effective study and academic writing are addressed.
Aspects essential to professional nursing practice (communication, accountability and confidentiality) are included as is appreciation of stressors and stress management.
This module introduces students to the basics of IT, E-mail and word processing.
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Indicative Reading List:
Essential:
Allen, J. (2005) Citing & Referencing, A Guide for Students. 2nd Edition. Dublin: DCU Library.
Cottrell, S. (2003) Study Skills Handbook. 2nd Edition. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.
Supplementary:
Arnold, E and Boggs, K.U. (1999) Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication skills for nurses. Philadelphia: WB Saunders
Cottrell, S. (2003) Skills for Success. The Personal Development Planning Handbook. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.
Cottrell, S. (2005) Critical Thinking Skills. Developing Effective Analysis and Argument. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.
Kozier, B, Berman, A., Erb, G., Snyder, S (2004) Fundamentals of nursing: concepts, process, and practice. 7th Edition. Pearson Education – Prentice Hall.
O’ Connor, D and Kelly, P (2005) Training for ECDL: A Practical Course in Windows XP and Office 2003. Dublin: Blackrock Education Centre. ISBN:0954028791
Schober, J and Ash, C (2006) Student Nurses’ Guide to Professional Practice and Development. London: Hodder Arnold.
Whitehead, E and Mason, T (2003) Study Skills for Nurses. London: Sage Publications.
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