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NMHS43760

Academic Year 2026/2027

Adv Practice Clin Practicum (NMHS43760)

Subject:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
20
Module Coordinator:
Dr Mary Ryder
Credit Split by Trimester:
Autumn 10
Spring 10
Trimester:
2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
Module Type:
Clinical Module
How will I be graded?
Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module allows students to pursue in-depth, directed and supported learning in advanced nursing practice applicable to their practice area as per defined pathway e.g. Chronic Illness Management/Older Person Care/Unscheduled Care. To facilitate the development of the students’ clinical knowledge and practice competence towards practicing at an advanced level within their specific area of practice. Specific focus will be on gaining competence in the core competencies for advanced nursing practice as set out in NMBI standards and Requirements (2017) as well as gaining the identified clinical competence to practice in their own practice area at an advanced level.
Knowledge, competencies and clinical skills for advanced practice in nursing relevant to the specific practice area of the student. Specific knowledge and skills requirements will be negotiated on an individual practice area basis with the student their preceptor/mentor and their employer/nurse manager within the framework and structure of the course record and assessment booklet. The major element of the programme will be substantial hours on clinical placement with supervision (as agreed under the site declaration form).

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Indicative Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module the student will:
1.Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to conduct comprehensive holistic assessment of patients/clients, to identify their health and social needs and manage identified issues/needs at an advanced level within their practice area (or identified scope of practice) using evidence based frameworks, to synthesise and interpret assessment information in identifying normal, subnormal and at risk states of health.
2.Demonstrate timely use of diagnostic investigations to inform clinical decision making and accountability in considering access, cost, clinical effectiveness when planning, delivering and evaluating care.
3.Demonstrate knowledge of therapeutic interventions including pharmacological and non-pharmacological nursing interventions relevant to their advanced practice area.
4.Educate others and facilitate clinical supervision and mentorship using an advanced expert knowledge base derived from clinical experience, on-going reflection, and engagement in continuous professional development.
5.Demonstrate effective leadership and communication with interprofessional health care teams in the development, implementation and evaluation of care and services in their area of practice.
6.Demonstrate proactive engagement in seeking feedback from persons receiving care, families and staff to identify gaps in provision of care and services pertaining to their area of practice.

The United Nations identified seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as core to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and UCD contributes in general to SDG 4 Quality Education. Further SDGs explored within this module if relevant are listed below. A scale of 1 - 5 indicates the extent to which the SDG is covered.


 

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

20
Placement/Work Experience

500
Total

520

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Clinical skills, reflection, interdisciplinary case conferences, professional and clinical mentorship

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
NMHS33150 - Clinical Practicum Prescribing


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade Component repeat (in-module) Offered
Practical Skills Assessment: This module is designed to meet NMBI standards and requirements including maintaining a log of a minimum of 500 hours of clinical supervision and a professional portfolio Week 4 Autumn, Week 6 Autumn, Week 8 Autumn, Week 10 Autumn, Week 12 Autumn, Week 15 Autumn, Week 4 Spring, Week 6 Spring, Week 8 Spring, Week 11 Spring, Week 12 Spring, Week 15 Spring Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes
50
 Yes
Practical Skills Assessment: The module is structured to meet the mandatory requirements from NMBI including clinical assessment, supervision and a professional portfolio. Week 3 Autumn, Week 5 Autumn, Week 7 Autumn, Week 9 Autumn, Week 11 Autumn, Week 14 Autumn, Week 3 Spring, Week 5 Spring, Week 7 Spring, Week 9 Spring, Week 11 Spring, Week 14 Spring Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes
50
 Yes

As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.


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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback following each of the six clinical competency assessments is provided.

Name Role
Helen McLaughlin Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 2, 6, 12 Mon 16:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 21, 25, 31 Mon 16:00 - 16:50
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