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Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims to build on core nursing competencies acquired at bachelor’s degree level. Incorporating theoretical concepts of advanced practice, this module integrates knowledge from nursing and related sciences to fully analyse, design, implement, and evaluate nursing care for diverse populations in healthcare settings. Theory and frameworks to support professional role development/ emerging advanced practice including critical thinking; reflective practice and approaches to learning will also be incorporated.

Learning Outcomes

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	38	Face to face contact via lecture.
Tutorial	12	Small class group discussions / group work and asynchronous engagement with module tasks, including skills videos to support learning in the clinical skills laboratory.
Independent Study	200	Opportunity for critical thinking and reflection on learning during the module including identification of personal knowledge deficits that may emerge.
Lecture	12	Face to face contact via lecture.
Total Workload: 262

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

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

Masters, K.: 2018, Role Development in professional nursing practice, 5th Edition., Jones & Bartlett, MA, 128415291X
Rosalinda Alfaro-Lefevre,Rosalinda Alfaro-Lefevre, Msn, RN, Anef: 2016, Critical Thinking, Clinical Reasoning, and Clinical Judgment, 6th Ed, Saunders, 9780323358903
Barton, TD and Allan, D: 2015, Advanced Nursing Practice. Changing Healthcare in a Changing World, 1st, McMillan Education, London, 978-023037813
Stewart, JG and DeNisco, SN: 2019, Role Development for the Nurse Practitioner, 2nd, Jones and Bartlett Learning, Burlington, MA, 978-128413013

Other Resources

None

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