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Module Title	Management & Leadership in Prof Practice
Module Code	NS441
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Mary Kelly	Office Number	H122H
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The module will examine contemporary management and leadership issues which impact on health care contexts. Students will explore and debate approaches to management and leadership within healthcare organisations and examine how they influence their role as nurses within this context. Preparation for professional practice following registration as qualified nurses will aslo be provided in conjunction with Careers department in DCU. Guidance on careers planning including CV preparation, interview skills and identification of short to medium term career goals will be facilitated. Students will be exposed to a variety of learning activities during the course of the module including lectures & seminars and will be expected to participate actively in the learning process available.

Learning Outcomes

1. Distinguish between management theories and their influence on professional nursing practice.
2. Recognise organisational factors that influence decision-making within healthcare.
3. Examine approaches to leadership and the nature of interprofessional working.
4. Analyse contemporary issues within nursing and their implications for practice
5. Identify personal and professional developmental needs for future practice arising from engagement with relevant literature.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Face to face lecture
Lecture	2	Supplementary exchange of informaiton relating to module (face to face)
Independent Study	99	student self direction
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

None

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

An Bord Altranais: 2000, The Code of Professional Conduct for each Nurse and Midwife., An Bord Altranais, Dublin,
An Bord Altranais: 2003, Review of the Scope of Practice for Nursing and Midwifery., An Bord Altranais, Dublin,
Sullivan E and Decker P: 2009, Effective Leadership and Management in Nursing., 7th Ed., Pearson Prentice Hall,
Marquis B. and Huston C.J.: 2005, Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing., 4th edition., Lippincott., Philadelphia.,
*Siviter B: 2008, The Newly Qualified Nurse’s Handbook, Bailliere Tindall Elsevier,
Masters, K: 2005, Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice, Jones and Bartlett, London,
An Bord Altranais: 2007, Guidance to Nurses and Midwives of Medication Management., An Bord Altranais., Dublin.,
An Bord Altranais 2007: 2007, Practice Standards for Nurses and Midwives with Prescriptive Authority, An Bord Altranais., Dublin,
Daft, L. R.., Marcic, D.: 2005, Understanding Management, 5th Edition, Thompson Learning., London.,
Cole GA: 2003, Management Theory and Practice, 6th Edition, Cengage Learning, 10: 1844800881

Other Resources

None

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 (Psychiatric)

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