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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2022 - 2023
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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 module will assist in building nurses’ digital capability relating to digital health legislation, e-portfolios for professional development and sourcing information for evidence based practice. The core values and concepts fundamental to nursing practice will also be offered. This module is delivered through a combination of lectures, digital case simulations, academic writing tutorials and library workshops. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the values and concepts fundamental to nursing and identify how these values and concepts are expressed and applied in nursing practice. 2. Understand the importance of professional development and maintaining a professional development record demonstrating reflection upon skills and experience, to help monitor professional identity. 3. Has an understanding of digital health legislation, policy and ethics, including privacy and security, and professional conduct as it relates to nursing practice. 4. Develop skills in the use of the library to source and critically evaluate information to support evidence-based decision making for nursing practice. 5. Understand how to apply the conventions of academic writing including referencing skills, effective study skills and habits to promote lifelong personal and professional development. 6. Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts underpinning nursing research and its relevance to nursing practice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Professional Values and NursingOverview of the importance of professional values in nursingIrish Health ServiceOverview of the Irish Health Service and the relevant nursing and health policiesNursing as a research based professionAn introduction to research and its relevance and application to nursing practice.Academic writingThe conventions of academic writing and the Harvard referencing systemNursing InformaticsAn introduction to the role of nursing and e-health in 21st century healthcare.Lifelong learning and Continuous Professional Development (CPD)Gain insight into individual learning style and understand how to apply effective study skills and habits to promote lifelong learning both professionally and personally. Maintaining a professional development record demonstrating reflection upon skills and experience, to help monitor professional identity. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 45336, Website, 0, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, www.nmbi.ie, 45337, Website, 0, Health Service Executive, www.hse.ie, 45338, Website, 0, eHealth Ireland, www.ehealthireland.ie, 0, Website, 0, Nex Project Research Resources, https://www.dcu.ie/ceic/nex, 0, Website, 0, IPPOSI Citizen Jury Report and website, https://www.ipposi.ie/2021/01/07/citizen-jury-on-access-to-health-information/, 0, Website, 0, ICNP Browser, https://www.icn.ch/what-we-do/projects/ehealth-icnptm/icnp-browser, 0, Website, 0, CeIC website and interoperability lab, https://www.dcu.ie/ceic, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
BNCG | BSc in Children's & General Nursing |
BNGN | BSc in Nursing (General) |
BNID | BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) |
BNPY | BSc in Nursing (Mental Health) |
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