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Archived Version 2016 - 2017
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Description Drawing on students' previous theoretical knowledge and clinical experiences, this module explores the philosophical and theoretical foundations of children's nursing and its application in practice. The module will also enable the student to use the nursing process to identify the needs of the child and their family and to develop clinical skills deemed essential for competent nursing care. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Critique historical and contemporary factors that influence the development of the role of the children's nurse in health care and community settings. 2. Evaluate the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to deliver a child focused and family centered approach to care within a variety of healthcare settings. 3. Examine current national and international policies and initiatives surrounding child safety, protection and welfare. 4. Explore effective modes of communication with the child and family in healthcare and community settings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Role of the Children's NurseExploration of the evolution and development of the role of the children's nurse in various healthcare settings, including the community.Philosophical & Theoretical Foundations of Children's Nursing PracticeChildren's nursing models, child focused and family centred approches.National and International Healthcare PoliciesThe context of children's nursing within current health care provision both nationally and internationally. Analysis of the changing demographic trends in child healthcare from hospital based care to community based care.Child Safety, Protection and WelfareContemporary issues surrounding child safety, protection and welfare in the hospital, community and other healthcare settings. This includes the principles and practice of safe administration of medications.Effects of Illness and HospitalisationImpact of illness, disability and hospitalisation for children and families. Nursing assessment strategies, care planning and delivery techniques and evaluation of care.Child DevelopmentDevelopmental milestones, psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, moral and language development throughout the lifespan.Play and EducationImportance of play and education as a developmental and therapeutic activity.The Well ChildNutritional needs of children, principles of feeding infants, toddlers and children, elimination, sleep patterns and personal hygiene in childhood.CommunicationDevelop age appropriate interpersonal, cross cultural communication techniques and skills essential for therapeutic relationships with children and their families.Reflective PracticeThe use of the reflective process in children's nursing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Programme or List of Programmes |
PRCN | Higher Diploma in Children's Nursing |
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2003 - 2004
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2004 - 2005
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2005 - 2006
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2006 - 2007
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2007 - 2008
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2008 - 2009
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2009 - 2010
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2010 - 2011
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2011 - 2012
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2012 - 2013
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2013 - 2014
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2014 - 2015
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2015 - 2016
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2016 - 2017
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2017 - 2018
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2018 - 2019
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2019 - 2020
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2020 - 2021
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2021 - 2022
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2022 - 2023
- See the module specification for NS426 in 2023 - 2024
- See the module specification for the current year