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Archived Version 2019 - 2020

Module Title	Personal & Professional Development 1
Module Code	NS110
School	38
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Ms Anne Kirwan	Office Number	H270
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to provide the student with an opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to become a lifelong personal and professional learner and to have an understanding of research and its relevance to nursing practice. The history of nursing and an introduction to the Irish health service structures and policies will also be offered. This module is delivered through a combination of lectures, optional computer skills labs, academic writing tutorials and library workshops facilitated by a lecturer or librarian.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the history of nursing and the Irish Health care service structure and relevant policies.
2. Understand the importance of professional development and lifelong learning in nursing as a research based profession.
3. Understand the concepts of research and its relevance to nursing practice.
4. Demonstrate the basics of Information Technology (IT) in accessing information, communicating and processing documents.
5. Develop skills in the use of the library, accessing databases and identifying the sources of information that contribute to nursing knowledge.
6. Understand how to apply the conventions of academic writing including referencing skills, effective study skills and habits to promote lifelong personal and professional development.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Large goup lectures
Laboratory	1	Optional computer skills lab - facilitated
Tutorial	2	Feedback on formative assessment and summative assessment tutorial
Tutorial	1	Library tutorial facilitated by subject librarian
Online activity	2	Online quizzes
Independent Study	157	Time spent sourcing articles & books, searching databases in library, working for assessments.
Total Workload: 187

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

History of nursing
Brief outline of the evolution of nursing

Irish Health Service
Overview of the Irish Health Service and the relevant policies

Nursing as a research based profession
An introduction to research and its relevance and application to nursing practice.

Academic writing
The conventions of academic writing and referencing will be addressed.

Information technology
The acquisition of IT skills in accessing information, communicating and processing documents, accessing sources of nursing knowledge.

Lifelong learning
Gain insight into individual learning style and understand how to apply effective study skills and habits to promote lifelong learning both professionally and personally.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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

Carroll, H.: 2013, You're actually a good writer...BUILDING AN ARGUMENT, AHEAD - Association for Higher Education Access & Disability, Dublin, 1899951288, 9781899951284
Cottrell, S.: 2017, Critical thinking skills: effective analysis, argument and reflection, 3rd, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, 1137550507
Cottrell,: 2008, The Study Skills Handbook, 3rd, Palgrave Macmillan, United kingdom,
Lo Biondo-Wood, G. & Haber, J.: 2017, Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-based Practice, 7th edition, Mosby/Elsevier, St Louis, 0323057438
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland: 2014, The Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland,
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland: 2015, Ethical Conduct in research: Professional Guidance, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland,
Parahoo, K.: 2006, Nursing Research: principles, process and issues., 2nd Edition, Palgrave Macmillan, Hampshire,
Dept of Health and Children: 2003, A Research Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland: Final report, Stationary Office, Dublin,

Other Resources

34844, Website, 0, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, www.nmbi.ie, 34845, Website, 0, Health Service Executive, www.hse.ie, 34846, Website, 0, eHealth Ireland, www.ehealthireland.ie,

Programme or List of Programmes

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BNGN	BSc in Nursing (General)
BNID	BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability)
BNPY	BSc in Nursing (Mental Health)

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