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Module Title Personal & Professional Development 2
Module Code NS201
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences

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Module Co-ordinatorMs Joanne Cleary-HoldforthOffice NumberH266
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

This module is designed to build on the module Personal and Professional Development 1. It aims to provide the student with the opportunity to develop skills of effective study and academic writing, utilising a variety of information and technical sources which contribute to nursing knowledge and practice. Students will continue to work on their computer skills with particular emphasis on word processing and presentation software. The module also aims to enhance the students’ knowledge and understanding of the legal and professional frameworks and legal concepts that are significant for nursing practice. Students will consider these concepts in addition to relevant legislation and examine their application to clinical practice. Learning activities for this module will comprise lectures, face to face group tutorials, ‘hands-on’ computer labs and group work with peers.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the information sources and the skills needed for evidence-based practice, academic writing and the development of professional presentations.
2. Examine the basics of objective and goal setting and appreciate the importance of assessment and feedback.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the Irish Legal System and statutory legislation that are relevant to nursing practice.
4. Explore the concepts of duty of care, tort of negligence, confidentiality and consent with respect to all client groups and their implications for nursing practice.
5. Consider the implications for nursing of the Health and Safety Act, Mental Health Act, Child Legislation, Freedom of Information, Data Protection Act, and the Nurse’s Act.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the contribution of health informatics to healthcare management and nursing practice.
7. Maintains accurate records of the nature and outcome of a brief intervention in a report or individuals medical chart.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture21Full class lecture
Fieldwork8Groupwork Time
Assignment Completion6Student presentations
Independent Study90Research, preparation & rehearsal of group presentation / library database searching / study of module content / preparation of assignment.
Total Workload: 125

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

Identifying literature and information sources

Academic and reflective writing

Harvard referencing technique

Objective and goal setting / Assessment, formative and summative

Study skills, feedback and consultation

Student as a learner in the clinical environment (PAR)

Using information technology for assessment submission and presentations

Principles of evidence-based practice

Criminal, Constitutional and Civil Law.

Health and Safety Legislation, Mental Treatment Act and Mental Health Bill, Child Legislation, Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection.

The Nurses Act, Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010 and An Bord Altranais

Consent, Confidentiality, Negligence, Documentation and Drug Administration

Health information and E. Health

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Nurse & Midwifery Board of Ireland: 2014, Code of Professional Conduct & Ethics, Nurse & Midwifery Board of Ireland, Dublin,
  • An Bord Altranais: 2007, Guidance to Nurses and Midwives on Medication Management, 2nd Ed, An Bord Altranais, Dublin,
  • Department of Health & Children: 1999, Children First: National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children, The Stationary Office, Dublin,
  • Van Dokkum, N: 2011, Nursing Law for Irish Students, 2nd, Gill & Macmillan, Dublin,
  • Hannah, KJ. . Ball, M.J. Edwards, M.J.A.: 2010, Introduction to Nursing Informatics, 3rd, Health Informatics Series Springer,
  • Cottrell, S: 2008, Study Skills Handbook, 3rd, Palgrave Macmillan, Hampshire,
  • Cottrell, S: 2010, Skills for Success. The Personal Development Planning Handbook, 2nd, Palgrave MacMillan, Hampshire,
  • Melnyk, BM & Fineout-Overholt, E: 2011, Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice., 2nd, Wolters Kluwer Health / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins., Philadelphia.,
  • Dimond, B: 2011, Legal Aspects of Nursing, 5th Ed, Pearson Education Ltd, Essex,
  • Byrne, R and McCutcheon, P: 2001, The Irish Legal System, 4th ed, Butterworths, Dublin,
  • Scullion P, Guest D: 0, Study Skills for Nursing and Midwifery Students, McGraw Hill, Berkshire,
  • Government of Ireland: 2000, Mental health bill 1999 as amended 2000, Stationary Office, Dublin,
  • Government of Ireland: 1991, The Child Care Act, Stationary Office, Dublin,
  • Government of Ireland: 1998, Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act, Stationary Office, Dublin,
  • Government of Ireland: 2000, The National Children’s Strategy – “Our Children – Their Lives.”, Stationery Office, Dublin,
  • Law Society of Ireland: 1999, Mental health: the case for reform, Law Society of Ireland, Dublin,
  • Lewis, C.J.: 2001, Clinical Negligence A Practical Guide, Butterworths, Dublin,
  • Madden, D.: 2003, Medicine, Ethics and the Law, Butterworths, Dublin,
  • Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: 1971, Declaration on the Rights of Mentally Retarded Persons Proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 2856 (XXVI) of 20 December 1971., United Nations, Geneva,
  • Cottrell, S: 2011, Critical Thinking Skills. Developing Effective Analysis and Argument, 2nd, Palgrave Macmillan, Hampshire,
  • Glen and Parker: 2003, Supporting Learning in Nursing Practice, Palgrave Macmillan, Hampshire,
  • Holden P, Munnelly B: 2003, How to pass ECDL: For Microsoft office 2003, Pearson Education - Prentice Hall., UK,
  • McMillan K, Weyers J: 2006, The smarter student – study skills and strategies for success at university., Pearson Education, Essex,
  • Neville C: 2007, The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism., McGraw Hill, Berkshire,
  • Taylor, BJ: 2010, Reflective Practice for Healthcare Professionals, 3rd, McGraw Hill, Berkshire,
  • National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery.: 2006, Guidelines for Portfolio Development for Nurses and Midwives, 2nd, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery., Dublin,
Other Resources

27107, Website, Department of Health and Children, 0, www.dohc.ie, 27108, Website, Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland), 0, www.nursingboard.ie, 27109, Website, Irish Law Site at UCC, 0, www.irishlaw.org, 27110, Website, First Law, 0, www.firstlaw.ie, 27111, Website, Government of Ireland, 0, www.irlgov.ie, 27112, Website, The Law Society, 0, www.lawsociety.ie, 27113, Website, 0, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery, www.ncnm.ie, 27114, Website, 0, Health and Safety Authority, www.hsa.ie, 27115, Website, 0, Irish Legal Information Initiative, www.irlii.org, 27116, Website, 0, The Office of the Information Commissioner, www.oic.gov.ie, 27117, Website, 0, British and Irish Legal Information Institute, www.bailii.org, 27118, Website, 0, European Court of Human Rights, www.echr.coe.int/, 27119, Online Resource, DCU Library, 2012, DCU Library Guide to Harvard Style of Citing & Referencing, DCU, http://www.library.dcu.ie/LibraryGuides/Citing&ReferencingGuide/player.html,
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