NMHS42440 Public Health Nursing: Issues in Clinical Practice

Academic Year 2023/2024

The module explores the issues associated with the care, management and support of particular client groups in a community context. The module is comprised of two components; Clinical Nursing and Family Violence. The clinical nursing component explores the theoretical concepts and strategies associated with caring for clients and their families in complex care situations. This includes but is not limited to the role of the PHN in the management and care of clients with a chronic illness, disability or mental health issue. The component which focuses on family violence considers the identification and care planning of particular cases which relate to child, domestic and elder abuse. It is also examines the relevant policy, legislation and scope of practice of public health nurses in relation to these particular groups and individuals. The social issues, support systems and policy/legislative provisions which relate to various client groups in the community are also addressed.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, the student should be able to: 
•Critically analyse the theoretical concepts associated with caring for particular client groups and their families/carers in a community context. 
•Critically explore the role of the PHN in the management of complex care situations such as chronic illness, palliative care, disability and wound management. 
•Recognise and discuss the role of the PHN in the management of particular health related issues in a community context such as mental health or disability. 
•Demonstrate a clear understanding of PHN practice and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in relation to safeguarding vulnerable groups such as children and older people. 
•Critically debate the current legislation, policy and related responsibilities of the PHN in child protection, domestic violence and elder abuse. 
•Critically examine the role of the PHN and the multidisciplinary team in the management of particular complex cases in a community context. 

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18
Autonomous Student Learning

205
Online Learning

27
Total

250
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Online Lectures
Reflective learning
Self directed content
Student presentations
Workshops
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Registered General Nurse with NMBI
Three years general nursing experience
Completed academic study at level 3 (NQAI level 8)


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Public Health Nursing: Issues (NMHS40150), Public Health Nursing: Issues (NURS40150)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Group Project: Students will be required to engage in both individual and group work activities. Please note that this assessment carries 30% of the total module mark and is designated as a “must pass component'' Varies over the Trimester n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% Yes

30
Assignment: Two part written assignment. Please note that this assessment carries 70% of the total module mark and is designated as a “must pass component'' Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% Yes

70

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
2 Trimester (Sep-May)
      
Online Learning Offering 50 Week(s) - 19 Fri 09:00 - 16:50
Laboratory Offering 50 Week(s) - 10 Mon 10:00 - 16:50
Online Learning Offering 50 Week(s) - 9 Mon 10:00 - 16:50
Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 6 Mon 14:00 - 15:50
Online Learning Offering 50 Week(s) - 0, 2, 4, 7 Mon 14:00 - 16:50
Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 3 Mon 14:00 - 16:50
Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 19 Thurs 09:00 - 16:50
Online Learning Offering 50 Week(s) - -1, 19 Tues 10:00 - 16:50
Online Learning Offering 50 Week(s) - 19 Wed 09:00 - 16:50
Online Learning Offering 50 Week(s) - -1 Wed 14:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May)