| Course Name |
Professional Practice Issues for Nurses & Midwives |
| Course Provider |
University College Cork |
| Course Code |
NU6125 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Orientation date: Friday 30th August 2019 09.00-18.00
Class dates for 2019/20:
Thurs 14 Oct 2019 09.00-14.00
Thurs 24 Oct 2019 09.00-18.00
Tues Nov 12 2019 09.00-14.00
Assignment Submission:
Wk 18/11/19 date |
| Application Date |
Closing Date: 17th of June 2019 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Fee |
€900 plus €35 application fee. |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Requirements
Open to registered Nurses and Midwives ONLY and must provide evidence of current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body (e.g. the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (active registration)
Applicants who are un...
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Open to registered Nurses and Midwives ONLY and must provide evidence of current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body (e.g. the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (active registration)
Applicants who are under 23 years of age must satisfy the minimum entry requirements as for the Degrees in Nursing or Midwifery, as set out here
Admission to the module(s) will be subject to internal university approval processes on the recommendation of the Head of School.
Applicants for Nursing and Midwifery CPD modules who do not hold an up-to-date IELTS certificate showing the requisite Academic Board approved CM&H scores must demonstrate evidence of appropriate work experience within an English language environment for at least the previous 2 years.
These modules will not necessarily run unless minimum recruitment targets of 10 students are achieved.
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| Course Content |
Expand+Module Objective:
To develop the student's ability to critically review professional practice issues and the nurse/midwife's role advancement.
Outline
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Demonstrate advancement...
Hide-Module Objective:
To develop the student's ability to critically review professional practice issues and the nurse/midwife's role advancement.
Outline
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Demonstrate advancement of clinical/professional knowledge in a selected topic area
Critically review professional conduct issues for the nurse/midwife
Integrate theory and practice of nursing or midwifery and review these standards of care/professionalism within your own work area.
Develop and engage in critical thinking through the process of reflection in or on, an area of professional practice.
Critically reflect on contemporary nursing or midwifery care within the context of a challenging health care environment.
Consider the working conditions of the nurse/midwife in the challenging health care environment with regard to their own health and wellbeing
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| Subjects Taught |
Module Content:
Issues addressed include: Code of Professional Conduct, Scope of Practice, professional competency, professional practice, health of the nurse in relation to carrying out professional duties, advancing role of the nurse/midwife. |
| Assessment Method |
Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (3,000 word written report - 180 marks; E-tivities - 20 marks.).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Completion of E-tivities. |
| Number of Credits |
10 |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact details
For Content Queries: Dr. Vera Mc Carthy
v.mccarthy@ucc.ie
+ 353 21 490 1453
http://www.ucc.ie/en/nursingmidwifery/
For Application Queries:
Cpdgraduatestudies@ucc.ie
+353 (0)21 4903224 |
| Location |
Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, University College Cork. Exact rooms to be confirmed. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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