NOTE: This programme has been revised and students commencing First Year in 2012/13 will follow the programme outlined below. Students failing Year 3 in 2013/2014 or Year 4 in 2014/2015 will repeat under the new curriculum outlined below.

From 2015/16, the pathway title BSc (Hons) (Nursing) - Psychiatric was replaced by the pathway title BSc (Hons) (Nursing) - Mental Health. New entrants from 2015/16 onwards will take the BSc (Hons) (Nursing) - Mental Health, while entrants prior to 2015/16 will continue in the BSc (Hons) (Nursing) - Psychiatric.

This is a four-year, (four and a half years in the case of CK712/CK713), full-time undergraduate registration programme, leading to the award of a BSc (Hons).

• On successful completion of the programme, students on CK710/CK711, CK720/CK721 and CK730/CK731 will also be recommended to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for registration as a nurse in one of the following divisions of Nursing: General Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing or Intellectual Disability Nursing
• On successful completion of the programme, students on CK712/CK713 will also be recommended to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for registration as a nurse in both the Children's Nursing and General Nursing divisions.

Students must take modules specific to General Nursing or Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing or Intellectual Disability Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing in order to register in the relevant division(s).

Applicants who are under 23 years of age must satisfy the minimum entry requirements of the College of Medicine and Health as set out here.

Entry on the Grounds of Mature Years
Applicants who have not satisfied the minimum entry requirements may, on the recommendation of the College, be considered for admission on the grounds of mature years (see under "Mature Students" in the Admission to Undergraduate Programmes section of the University Calendar).

Garda Vetting and Health Clearance
All students entering programmes in the College of Medicine and Health will be working with vulnerable people in clinical areas during their time in UCC. Most of these clinical areas will be under the ownership and authority of the Health Services Executive (HSE). As per legal requirements, the HSE, the Private and Voluntary Hospitals and COPE Foundation require all students working within their organisation to obtain Garda Clearance.

For all BSc (Hons) Nursing and BSc (Hons) Midwifery Degree programmes, students undertaking CK710/CK711, CK712/CK713, CK720/CK721, CK730/CK731 and CK740/CK741: students are required to do the following before their registration for their chosen BSc programme is finalised and for continued access to a clinical placement area:

1. Successfully complete all health* and Garda vetting requirements (and International Police Screening as appropriate)
2. Sign affidavit(s) as prescribed by the School
3. Sign a practice placement agreement

In view of the long lead time required to obtain Garda clearance, particularly in relation to non-European Union countries, applicants are strongly advised to begin seeking police clearance from jurisdictions outside of Ireland on receipt of confirmation of a place on the BSc (Hons) Nursing programme.

* Entry to year two of the programme is also contingent on completion of the prescribed occupational health vaccination programme. In addition, continued occupational health clearance is a requirement for accessing clinical placements.

Fitness to Practise
Commencing with the 2013/2014 intake of first year students (including repeats), this programme will be subject to the University's Fitness to Practise Policy - full details may be found here.

Exemptions
Students who have undertaken relevant studies may be exempt from particular modules. This will be at the discretion of the Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, and subject to the approval of the College of Medicine and Health.

Two Year Rule
Students of Nursing must pass/progress within two academic years of first registration for each year of the programme, otherwise they cannot continue in the programme. After failing a resit examination, students may be allowed to repeat the year. Any individual year can be repeated only once, however, a maximum of two failed years may be repeated during a student's programme of studies. Thus, students taking the General, Intellectual Disability and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing pathways must complete their studies ordinarily within six years of registering for the First Year of the BSc (Hons) Nursing Degree programme. For the BSc Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing pathway, students must complete their studies ordinarily within six and a half years of registering for the First Year of this programme. Note: A student on the General, Psychiatric/Mental Health and Intellectual Disability pathways may not graduate without achieving a pass in the Fourth University Examination and a pass in the relevant Part B module. A student on the Children's and General (Integrated) pathway may not graduate without achieving a pass in the Fifth University Examination involving a practice module.

Repeat Year Arrangements
Students who commenced the programme under the old curriculum (up to and including academic year 2011-2012) and who are required subsequently to repeat one or more modules in a repeat year will do so under the new curriculum (from 2012-2013 onwards) and under the new regulations governing that curriculum. In the event that a student fails one or more modules that are not available in the repeat year, then special repeat arrangements will be made for that student. This may entail studying new material (not previously covered in the old curriculum) in the repeat year, as part or whole substitution for the module(s) failed, and/or may require students to take equivalent credits in the repeat year and/or subsequent years. A similar situation will occur for students who have commenced under the old curriculum and who take a year or more leave of absence subsequent to their year of entry to the programme.

REGULATIONS FOR THE BSc (Hons) (NURSING) DEGREE
The programme is defined in terms of modules, which are measured in terms of credits. A module may correspond to 5, 10, 15 or 20 credits. One year of a degree programme consists of modules to a total value of 60 credits.

In order to be admitted to the First University Examination in Nursing, each student must have attended theory modules in Part A to the value of 50 credits and a Practice Module in Part B to the value of 10 credits as follows:

Part A
NU1026 Academic Writing, Information Technology and Evidence Based Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU1032 Fundamental Knowledge and Skills for Nursing Practice (10 credits)
NU1040 Infection Prevention and Control for Nursing and Midwifery Practice (5 credits)
SC1015 Sociological and Cultural Foundations of Health Care and their Application to Nursing (5 credits)

plus 25 credits in the chosen area of specialisation from the following:

General Nursing
NU1047 Therapeutic Interpersonal Skills for Nursing Practice and Psychology for Healthcare (10 credits)
NU1048 The Profession of Nursing: Professional Practice, Law and Ethics (5 credits)
NU1058 Promoting Health, Supporting Inclusion - the Potential Contribution of Nurses to the Care and Support of People with Disabilities (10 credits)

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU1047 Therapeutic Interpersonal Skills for Nursing Practice and Psychology for Healthcare (10 credits)
NU1060 The Foundations of Contemporary Children's and General Nursing (5 credits)
NU1061 Fundamental knowledge and skills for children's nursing practice (5 credits)
SS1008 Social Inclusion and Health Policy (5 credits)

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU1047 Therapeutic Interpersonal Skills for Nursing Practice and Psychology for Healthcare (10 credits)
NU1050 The Foundations of Contemporary Intellectual Disability Nursing (5 credits)
NU1058 Promoting Health, Supporting Inclusion - the Potential Contribution of Nurses to the Care and Support of People with Disabilities (10 credits)

Mental Health Nursing
NU1042 Developing Hope-Inspiring Relationships and Psychology for Health Care (10 credits)
NU1043 Recovery - Theory, Concept and Principles (10 credits)
NU1045 Creative Therapies and Self Awareness Skills for Mental Health Nursing (5 credits)

Part B
Students take one Practice Module to the value of 10 credits in the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU1049 General Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU1062 Integrated Children's and General Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU1051 Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Mental Health Nursing
NU1044 Developing Skilled Mental Health Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2016/2017.

In the case of a student repeating a module which is no longer available under the present code, repeat arrangements will be made by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC.

A student may not register for the Second Year of the programme until the First University Examination in Nursing and the relevant Part B module have been passed. In order to be admitted to the Second University Examination in Nursing, each student must have attended theory modules in Part A to the value of 50 credits and a Practice Module in Part B to the value of 10 credits as follows:

Part A
NU2003 Pharmacology and Medication Management for Nurses and Midwives (5 credits)
NU2050 Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care (5 credits)

plus modules to the value of 40 credits from the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU2057 General Nursing with Adults and their Families - Focusing on Common Acute and Chronic Health Care Conditions I (15 credits)
NU2058 General Nursing with Adults and their Families - Focusing on Common Acute and Chronic Health Care Conditions II (10 credits)
NU2059 Health, Ageing and the Life-Cycle - Perspectives on General Nursing with Older People (10 credits)
NU2064 Health, Life-Cycle - Perspectives on Maternity Care and Child Health Nursing (5 credits)

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU2057 General Nursing with Adults and their Families - focusing on common acute and chronic health care conditions I (15 credits)
NU2058 General Nursing with Adults and their Families - focusing on common acute and chronic health care conditions II (10 credits)
NU2060 Growth and Development during Pregnancy, Childhood and Adolescence (5 credits)
NU2061 Therapeutic Interpersonal Relationships with Children, Adolescents and their Families (5 credits)
NU2062 Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families in the Community (5 credits)

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU2064 Health, Life-Cycle - Perspectives on Maternity Care and Child Health Nursing (5 credits)
NU2078 Health Care Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities across the Lifespan I (15 credits)
NU2088 Health Care Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities across the Lifespan II (10 credits)
NU2089 Supporting Individuals with a Specific Intellectual Disability I (5 credits)
NU2090 Therapeutic Communication Supports and Person Centred Practice for People with Intellectual Disabilities (5 credits)

Mental Health Nursing
NU2066 Recovery - Working with People through Crisis (10 credits)
NU2069 Therapeutic Relationships - Communication and Self-Awareness (5 credits)
NU2097 General Health Care for Adults with Mental Health Problems - Applied Nutrition, Anatomy, Physiology I (10 credits)
NU2098 General Health Care for Adults with Mental Health Problems - Applied Nutrition, Anatomy, Physiology II (5 credits)
SS2028 Social Justice and Mental Health: Combating Discrimination, Labelling and Stigma (10 credits)

Part B
Students take one Practice Module in the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU2063 General Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU2086 Children's and General Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU2081 Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Mental Health Nursing
NU2068 Skilled Mental Health Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be available in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2016/2017.

In the case of a student repeating a module which is no longer available under the present code, repeat arrangements will be made by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC.

ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY FOR STUDENTS NOT COMPLETING SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN NURSING
The Diploma in Health Studies is an alternative diploma pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the placement module Part B Practice module in the chosen area of specialisation (NU2063, NU2081, NU2068 or NU2086). For students who do not pass the Part B Practice module for Year 2 of the BSc (Hons) Nursing at either the first Examinations or at the first attempt in a Repeat year, the student will re-register for the alternative pathway - the non-clinical Diploma in Health Studies. This pathway does not confer eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse. To complete the Diploma in Health Studies, a student must pass all Part A modules for the second BSc Nursing Examinations and achieve a pass in the Part B independent study module NU2074 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits). Students who complete the Part B Study Module are required to exit the programme with a Diploma in Health Studies (Level 6) award. Programme requirements are outlined below.

SECOND YEAR - SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN HEALTH STUDIES

Leading to: NFQ Level 6, Minor Award - Diploma in Health Studies

A student may not register for the Diploma in Health Studies programme until the First University Examination in Nursing and the relevant Part B module have been passed. In order to be admitted to the Second University Examination in Diploma in Health Studies, each student must have attended theory modules in Part A to the value of 50 credits and a Study Module in Part B to the value of 10 credits as follows:

Part A
NU2003 Pharmacology and Medication Management for Nurses and Midwives (5 credits)
NU2050 Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care (5 credits)

plus modules to the value of 40 credits from the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU2057 General Nursing with Adults and their Families - focusing on common acute and chronic health care conditions I (15 credits)
NU2058 General Nursing with Adults and their Families - focusing on common acute and chronic health care conditions II (10 credits)
NU2059 Health, Ageing and the Life-Cycle - Perspectives on General Nursing with Older People (10 credits)
NU2064 Health, Life-Cycle- Perspectives on Maternity Care and Child Health Nursing (5 credits)

Part B
Students take a Study Module:

NU2074 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU2057 General Nursing with Adults and their Families - focusing on common acute and chronic health care conditions I (15 credits)
NU2058 General Nursing with Adults and their Families - focusing on common acute and chronic health care conditions II (10 credits)
NU2060 Growth and Development during Pregnancy, Childhood and Adolescence (5 credits)
NU2061 Therapeutic Interpersonal Relationships with Children, Adolescents and their Families (5 credits)
NU2062 Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families in the Community (5 credits)

Part B
Students take a Study Module:

NU2074 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU2064 Health, Life-Cycle- Perspectives on Maternity Care and Child Health Nursing (5 credits)
NU2078 General Health Care Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities across the Lifespan I (15 credits)
NU2088 General Health Care Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities across the Lifespan II (10 credits)
NU2089 Supporting Individuals with a Specific Intellectual Disability I (5 credits)
NU2090 Intellectual Disability Nursing: Therapeutic Communication Supports and Person Centred Practice for People with Intellectual Disabilities (5 credits)

Part B
Students take a Study Module:

NU2074 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Mental Health Nursing
NU2066 Recovery - Working with People through Crisis (10 credits)
NU2069 Therapeutic Relationships - Communication and Self-Awareness (5 credits)
NU2097 General Health Care for Adults with Mental Health Problems - Applied Nutrition, Anatomy, Physiology I (10 credits)
NU2098 General Health Care for Adults with Mental Health Problems - Applied Nutrition, Anatomy, Physiology II (5 credits)
SS2028 Social Justice and Mental Health - Combating Discrimination, Labelling and Stigma (10 credits)

Part B
Students take a Study Module:

NU2074 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Students who complete the Part B Study Module are required to exit the programme with a Diploma in Health Studies (Level 6) award.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2016/2017.

In the case of a student repeating a module which is no longer available under the present code, repeat arrangements will be made by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC.

A student may not register for the Third Year of the programme until the Second University Examination in Nursing and the appropriate Part B module have been passed. In order to be admitted to the Third University Examination in Nursing, each student must have attended theory modules as detailed in Part A to the value of 50 credits and a Practice Module in Part B to the value of 10 credits as follows:

Students take 60 credits as follows:

Part A
NU3076 Professional Issues, Development of Disciplinary Knowledge, Teaching and Learning (5 credits)
NU3083 Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care (5 credits)

plus modules to the value of 40 credits from the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU3077 Mental Health and its Determinants - Application to the Role of the General Nurse in Promoting Therapeutic Interactions (5 credits)
NU3078 Health Promotion and Primary Healthcare in a General Health Context (10 credits)
NU3079 General Nursing with Adults and their Families III - focusing on common, acute and chronic conditions (15 credits)
NU3080 General Nursing with Adults, Children and their Families IV - focusing on oncology (5 credits)
NU3081 General Nursing with Adults, Children and their Families V - focusing on end of life and palliative care (5 credits)

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU3067 Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families with Acute and Continuing Care Needs (10 credits)
NU3079 General Nursing with Adults and their Families III - focusing on common, acute and chronic conditions (15 credits)
NU3090 Health Promotion and Primary Health in a General Health Context (5 credits)
NU3091 General Nursing with Adults, Children and their Families V - focusing on Oncology, End of Life and Palliative Care Contexts (5 credits)
NU3092 Health, Ageing and the Life-Cycle - Perspectives on General Nursing with Older People (5 credits)

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU3047 Supporting Individuals with a Specific Intellectual Disability II (10 credits)
NU3049 From Childhood to Older Adult: Issues for the Person with an Intellectual Disability and their Family (10 credits)
NU3096 Health Needs of People with an Intellectual Disability across the Lifespan II (15 credits)
NU3097 Supporting People with Behaviours That Challenge and/or Mental Health Issues (5 credits)

Psychiatric Nursing
NU3050 Health Promotion and Primary Health Care in a Mental Health Context (10 credits)
NU3051 Mental Health Nursing: Politics, Policy and Practice (5 credits)
NU3053 Developing Hope-Inspiring Relationships when Working Therapeutically with Individuals in Groups (10 credits)
NU3088 Recovery - Working with Children and Young People with Mental Health Problems (5 credits)
NU3089 Recovery - Working with the Older Adult with Mental Health Problems (10 credits)

Part B
Students take one Practice Module in the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU3082 General Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU3068 Children's and General Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU3086 Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Psychiatric Nursing
NU3054 Skilled Mental Health Nursing Practice 3 (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be available in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2016/2017.

In the case of a student repeating a module which is no longer available under the present code, repeat arrangements will be made by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC.

ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY FOR STUDENTS NOT COMPLETING THIRD UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN NURSING
The BSc Health Studies is an alternative ordinary bachelor's degree pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the placement module Part B Practice module in the chosen area of specialisation (NU3082, NU3086, NU3054 or NU3068). For students who do not pass the Part B Practice module for Year 3 of the BSc (Hons) Nursing at either the first Examination or at the first attempt in a Repeat year, the student will re-register instead for the non-clinical BSc Health Studies. This pathway does not confer eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse. To complete the BSc Health Studies, a student must pass all Part A modules for the third-year BSc Nursing Examinations and achieve a pass in the Part B independent study module NU3046 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits). Students who complete the Part B Study Module are required to exit the programme with a BSc Health Studies (Level 7) award. Programme requirements are outlined below:

THIRD YEAR - THIRD UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN HEALTH STUDIES

Leading to: NFQ Level 7, Major Award - BSc Health Studies

A student may not register for the Third Year of the programme until the Second University Examination in Nursing and the appropriate Part B module have been passed. In order to be admitted to the Third University Examination in Health Studies, each student must have attended theory modules as detailed in Part A and a Study Module in Part B as follows:

Students take 60 credits as follows:

Part A
NU3076 Professional Issues, Development of Disciplinary Knowledge and Teaching and Learning (5 credits)
NU3083 Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care (5 credits)

plus modules to the value of 40 credits from the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU3077 Mental Health and its determinants - Application to the Role of the General Nurse in Promoting Therapeutic Interactions (5 credits)
NU3078 Health Promotion and Primary Healthcare in a General Health Context (10 credits)
NU3079 General Nursing with Adults and their Families III - focusing on common, acute and chronic conditions (15 credits)
NU3080 General Nursing with Adults, Children and their Families IV - focusing on oncology (5 credits)
NU3081 General Nursing with Adults, Children and their Families V - focusing on end of life and palliative care (5 credits)

Part B
Students take a Study Module:

NU3046 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU3067 Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families with Acute and Continuing Care Needs (10 credits)
NU3079 General Nursing with Adults and their Families III - focusing on common, acute and chronic conditions (15 credits)
NU3090 Health Promotion and Primary Healthcare in a General Health Context (5 credits)
NU3091 General Nursing with Adults, Children and their Families - focusing on Oncology and End of Life and Palliative Care (5 credits)
NU3092 Health, Ageing and the Life-Cycle- Perspectives on General Nursing with Older People (5 credits)

Part B
Students take a Study Module:

NU3046 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU3047 Supporting Individuals with a Specific Intellectual Disability II (10 credits)
NU3049 From Childhood to Older Adults: Issues for the Person with an Intellectual Disability and their Family (10 credits)
NU3096 Health Needs of People with Intellectual Disability across the Lifespan II (15 credits)
NU3097 Supporting People with Behaviours That Challenge and/or Mental Health Issues. (5 credits)

Part B
Students take a Study Module:

NU3046 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Psychiatric Nursing
NU3050 Health Promotion in a Mental Health Context (10 credits)
NU3051 Mental Health Nursing: Politics, Policy and Practice (5 credits)
NU3053 Developing Hope-Inspiring Relationships when Working with Groups (10 credits)
NU3088 Recovery - Working with Children and Young People (5 credits)
NU3089 Recovery - Working with the Older Adult (10 credits)

Part B
Students take a Study Module:

NU3046 Independent Study in Health Studies (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Students who complete the Part B Study Module are required to exit the programme with a BSc Health Studies (Level 7) award.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be available in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2016/2017.

In the case of a student repeating a module which is no longer available under the present code, repeat arrangements will be made by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC.

A student may not register for the Fourth Year of the programme until the Third University Examination in Nursing and the relevant Part B module have been passed. In order to be admitted to the Fourth University Examination in Nursing, each student must have attended theory modules in Part A to the value of 45 credits and a Practice Module in Part B to the value of 15 credits as follows:

For General, Intellectual Disability and Children's Integrated General Nursing:

Part A
NU4073 Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care (10 credits)
NU4074 The Profession and Discipline of Nursing: including Ethics, Legal Issues, Equality and Professional Practice (10 credits)
NU4076 Professional Development and Nurses as Team Members, Leaders and Managers of the Future (5 credits)

plus modules to the value of 15 credits from the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU4077 Detect Deterioration, Accurate Assessment, Rapid Response, and Effective Escalation) Patient Safety Programme (DARE²) (10 credits)
NU4078 Communication Skills and Personal Well-Being for Nursing Practice (5 credits)

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU4062 Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families with Acute and Continuing Care Needs II (5 credits)
NU4085 Nursing Individuals through the Lifecycle with Disabilities or Mental Health Needs (5 credits)
NU4086 Nursing Management of Seriously Ill Children, Adolescents and Adults (5 credits)

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU4067 Therapeutic Interpersonal Skills for Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU4068 Valuing People with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families across the Lifespan (10 Credits)

For Psychiatric Nursing:

Part A
NU4073 Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care (10 credits)

plus modules to the value of 30 credits from the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

Psychiatric Nursing
NU4057 Recovery - Working with Vulnerable Populations (10 credits)
NU4058 Leadership and Therapeutic Team Working Skills in a Mental Health Setting (10 credits)
NU4089 The Profession and Discipline of Psychiatric Nursing (10 credits)

plus 5 credits from the following:

General Nursing
EC4301 Economics of Health Organisations (5 credits)
IP3008 Palliative Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach (5 credits)
NU4018 Nursing Science (5 credits)
NU4024 Health Promotion for Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU4025 Health Care Informatics for Nursing and Midwifery (5 credits)
NU4031 Advanced Communication Skills for Nursing and Midwifery Practice (5 credits)
NU4034 Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (5 credits)
NU4036 Caring for People with Intellectual Disabilities for General and Mental Health Nursing Students (5 credits)
NU4037 Wound Management (5 credits)
NU4040 Nursing Care of the Acute Medical and Surgical Adult Patient (5 credits)
NU4041 Ethical and Legal Decision Making at the End of Life (5 credits)
NU4046 The Therapeutic Value of the Arts in Nursing Midwifery and Health Care (5 credits)
NU4096 Personal and Professional Development in Nursing and Health 1 (5 credits)
SC4001 Sociology of Health: Contemporary Debates and Holistic Healthcare for the 21st Century (5 credits)

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
EC4301 Economics of Health Organisations (5 credits)
IP3008 Palliative Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach (5 credits)
NU4018 Nursing Science (5 credits)
NU4024 Health Promotion for Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU4025 Health Care Informatics for Nursing and Midwifery (5 credits)
NU4031 Advanced Communication Skills for Nursing and Midwifery Practice (5 credits)
NU4034 Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (5 credits)
NU4036 Caring for People with Intellectual Disabilities for General and Mental Health Nursing Students (5 credits)
NU4037 Wound Management (5 credits)
NU4040 Nursing Care of the Acute Medical and Surgical Adult Patient (5 credits)
NU4041 Ethical and Legal Decision Making at the End of Life (5 credits)
NU4046 The Therapeutic Value of the Arts in Nursing Midwifery and Health Care (5 credits)
NU4096 Personal and Professional Development in Nursing and Health 1 (5 credits)
SC4001 Sociology of Health: Contemporary Debates and Holistic Healthcare for the 21st Century (5 credits)

Intellectual Disability Nursing
EC4301 Economics of Health Organisations (5 credits)
IP3008 Palliative Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach (5 credits)
NU4018 Nursing Science (5 credits)
NU4024 Health Promotion for Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU4025 Health Care Informatics for Nursing and Midwifery (5 credits)
NU4031 Advanced Communication Skills for Nursing and Midwifery Practice (5 credits)
NU4034 Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (5 credits)
NU4037 Wound Management (5 credits)
NU4041 Ethical and Legal Decision Making at the End of Life (5 credits)
NU4046 The Therapeutic Value of the Arts in Nursing Midwifery and Health Care (5 credits)
NU4096 Personal and Professional Development in Nursing and Health 1 (5 credits)
SC4001 Sociology of Health: Contemporary Debates and Holistic Healthcare for the 21st Century (5 credits)

Psychiatric Nursing
EC4301 Economics of Health Organisations (5 credits)
IP3008 Palliative Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach (5 credits)
NU4018 Nursing Science (5 credits)
NU4024 Health Promotion for Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU4025 Health Care Informatics for Nursing and Midwifery (5 credits)
NU4030 Alternatives Beyond Psychiatry: A Critical Appraisal and Implications for Mental Health Nurses (5 credits)
NU4031 Advanced Communication Skills for Nursing and Midwifery Practice (5 credits)
NU4034 Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (5 credits)
NU4035 The Multidisciplinary Risk Assessment and Management of Clients with Mental Health Needs (5 credits)
NU4036 Caring for People with Intellectual Disabilities for General and Mental Health Nursing Students (5 credits)
NU4041 Ethical and Legal Decision Making at the End of Life (5 credits)
NU4046 The Therapeutic Value of the Arts in Nursing Midwifery and Health Care (5 credits)
NU4096 Personal and Professional Development in Nursing and Health 1 (5 credits)
SC4001 Sociology of Health: Contemporary Debates and Holistic Healthcare for the 21st Century (5 credits)

Part B

General Nursing
NU4087 General Nursing Practice (15 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU4084 Children's and General Nursing Clinical Practice (15 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU4069 Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice (15 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Psychiatric Nursing
NU4094 Skilled Mental Health Nursing Practice (15 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be available in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2016/2017.

In the case of a student repeating a module which is no longer available under the present code, repeat arrangements will be made by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC.

ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY FOR STUDENTS NOT COMPLETING FOURTH UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN NURSING (from 2015/16 onwards)

The BSc (Hons) Health Studies is an honours bachelors' degree pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the placement module Part B Practice module in the chosen area of specialisation (NU4087, NU4069, NU4094 or NU4084). For students who do not pass the Part B Practice module for Year 4 of the BSc (Hons) Nursing at either the first Examinations or at the first attempt in a Repeat year, the student will re-register for the non-clinical BSc (Hons) Health Studies. This pathway does not confer eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse. To complete the BSc Health Studies, a student must pass all Part A modules for the fourth-year BSc Nursing Examinations and achieve a pass in the Part B independent study module NU4091 Independent Study in Health Studies (15 credits). Programme requirements are outlined below:

FOURTH YEAR - FOURTH UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN HEALTH STUDIES

Leading to: NFQ Level 8, Major Award - BSc (Hons) Health Studies

A student may not register for the Fourth Year of the programme until the Third University Examination in Nursing and the relevant Part B module have been passed.

In order to be admitted to the Fourth University Examination in Health Studies, each student must have attended theory modules in Part A to the value of 45 credits and an Independent Study Module in Part B to the value of 15 credits as follows:

For General, Intellectual Disability and Children's Integrated General Nursing:

Part A
NU4073 Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care (10 credits)
NU4074 The Profession and Discipline of Nursing: including Ethics, Legal issues, Equality and Professional Practice (10 credits)
NU4076 Professional Development and Nurses as Team Members, Leaders and Managers of the Future (5 credits)

plus modules to the value of 15 credits from the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

General Nursing
NU4077 Detect Deterioration, Accurate Assessment, Rapid Response, and Effective Escalation) Patient Safety Programme (DARE²) (10 credits)
NU4078 Communication Skills and Personal Well-Being for Nursing Practice (5 credits)

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
NU4062 Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families with Acute and Continuing Care Needs II (5 credits)
NU4085 Nursing Individuals through the Lifecycle with Disabilities or Mental Health Needs (5 credits)
NU4086 Nursing Management of Seriously Ill Children, Adolescents and Adults (5 credits)

Intellectual Disability Nursing
NU4067 Therapeutic Interpersonal Skills for Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU4068 Valuing People with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families across the Lifespan (10 Credits)

For Psychiatric Nursing:

Part A
NU4073 Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care (10 credits)

plus modules to the value of 30 credits from the chosen area of specialisation as follows:

Psychiatric Nursing
NU4057 Recovery - Working with Vulnerable Populations (10 credits)
NU4058 Therapeutic Team Working Skills (10 credits)
NU4089 The Profession and Discipline of Psychiatric Nursing (10 credits)

plus 5 credits from the following:

General Nursing
EC4301 Economics of Health Organisations (5 credits)
NU4018 Nursing Science (5 credits)
NU4024 Health Promotion for Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU4025 Health Care Informatics for Nursing and Midwifery (5 credits)
NU4031 Advanced Communication Skills for Nursing and Midwifery Practice (5 credits)
NU4034 Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (5 credits)
NU4036 Caring for People with Intellectual Disabilities for General and Mental Health Nursing Students (5 credits)
NU4037 Wound Management (5 credits)
NU4040 Nursing Care of the Acute Medical and Surgical Adult Patient (5 credits)
NU4041 Ethical and Legal Decision Making at the End of Life (5 credits)
NU4046 The Therapeutic Value of the Arts in Nursing Midwifery and Health Care (5 credits)
SC4001 Sociology of Health: Contemporary Debates and Holistic Healthcare for the 21st Century (5 credits)

Part B

Health Studies
NU4091 Independent Study in Health Studies (15 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing
EC4301 Economics of Health Organisations (5 credits)
NU4018 Nursing Science (5 credits)
NU4024 Health Promotion for Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU4025 Health Care Informatics for Nursing and Midwifery (5 credits)
NU4031 Advanced Communication Skills for Nursing and Midwifery Practice (5 credits)
NU4034 Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (5 credits)
NU4036 Caring for People with Intellectual Disabilities for General and Mental Health Nursing Students (5 credits)
NU4037 Wound Management (5 credits)
NU4040 Nursing Care of the Acute Medical and Surgical Adult Patient (5 credits)
NU4041 Ethical and Legal Decision Making at the End of Life (5 credits)
NU4046 The Therapeutic Value of the Arts in Nursing Midwifery and Health Care (5 credits)
SC4001 Sociology of Health: Contemporary Debates and Holistic Healthcare for the 21st Century (5 credits)

Part B

Health Studies
NU4091 Independent Study in Health Studies (15 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Intellectual Disability Nursing
EC4301 Economics of Health Organisations (5 credits)
NU4018 Nursing Science (5 credits)
NU4024 Health Promotion for Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU4025 Health Care Informatics for Nursing and Midwifery (5 credits)
NU4031 Advanced Communication Skills for Nursing and Midwifery Practice (5 credits)
NU4034 Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (5 credits)
NU4037 Wound Management (5 credits)
NU4041 Ethical and Legal Decision Making at the End of Life (5 credits)
NU4046 The Therapeutic Value of the Arts in Nursing Midwifery and Health Care (5 credits)
SC4001 Sociology of Health: Contemporary Debates and Holistic Healthcare for the 21st Century (5 credits)

Part B

Health Studies
NU4091 Independent Study in Health Studies (15 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Psychiatric Nursing
EC4301 Economics of Health Organisations (5 credits)
NU4018 Nursing Science (5 credits)
NU4024 Health Promotion for Nursing Practice (5 credits)
NU4025 Health Care Informatics for Nursing and Midwifery (5 credits)
NU4030 Alternatives Beyond Psychiatry: A Critical Appraisal and Implications for Mental Health Nurses (5 credits)
NU4031 Advanced Communication Skills for Nursing and Midwifery Practice (5 credits)
NU4034 Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (5 credits)
NU4035 The Multidisciplinary Risk Assessment and Management of Clients with Mental Health Needs (5 credits)
NU4036 Caring for People with Intellectual Disabilities for General and Mental Health Nursing Students (5 credits)
NU4041 Ethical and Legal Decision Making at the End of Life (5 credits)
NU4046 The Therapeutic Value of the Arts in Nursing Midwifery and Health Care (5 credits)
SC4001 Sociology of Health: Contemporary Debates and Holistic Healthcare for the 21st Century (5 credits)

Part B

Health Studies
NU4091 Independent Study in Health Studies (15 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be available in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2016/2017.

In the case of a student repeating a module which is no longer available under the present code, repeat arrangements will be made by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC.

From 2016/17 onwards.

Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing Practice

A student on the Children's and General (Integrated) pathway may not graduate without achieving a pass in the Fifth University Examination involving a practice module. Students take 20 credits as follows:

NU5075 Children's and General Nursing Practice (20 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY FOR STUDENTS NOT COMPLETING FIFTH UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN NURSING (from 2016/17 onwards)

Leading to: NFQ Level 8, Major Award - BSc (Hons) Health Studies

The BSc (Hons) Health Studies is an honours bachelors' degree pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the placement module Part B Practice module in the chosen area of specialisation (NU5075). For BSc Nursing Children's and General (Integrated) students who do not pass the Part B Practice module for Year 5 of the BSc (Hons) Nursing at either the first Examinations or at the first attempt in a Repeat year, the student will re-register for the non-clinical BSc (Hons) Health Studies. This pathway does not confer eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse. To complete the BSc Health Studies, a student must pass all Part A modules for the fourth-year BSc Nursing Examinations and achieve a pass in the Part B independent study module NU5078 Independent Study in Health Studies (20 credits). Programme requirements are outlined below:

NU5078 Independent Study in Health Studies (20 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Students who complete the Part B Study Module are required to exit the programme with a BSc (Hon) Health Studies (Level 8) award.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be available in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2016/2017.

In the case of a student repeating a module which is no longer available under the present code, repeat arrangements will be made by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, UCC.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc (Hons) (Nursing) (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate the knowledge, know-how and skills necessary to practice as a competent and professional nurse through achievement of clinical learning outcomes and competency assessments;
• Meet the requirements of the domains of competencies specified by An Bord Altranais for entry to the Professional Register;
• Assist individuals, families and groups achieve optimum heath, independence, recovery or a peaceful death in a professional caring manner;
• Provide and manage direct practical nursing whether health promotion, preventive, curative, rehabilitative or supportive, to individuals, families or groups;
• Demonstrate a knowledge base and a level of competence in clinical practice skills essential for safe practice, which are grounded in recent evidence-based nursing research, where available;
• Identify and meet the nursing care needs of the person, primary carers and family in all heath care settings including primary and community care;
• Demonstrate development of skills of analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving and reflective practice;
• Act as an effective member of a health care team and participate in the multidisciplinary team approach to the care of patients/clients.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Diploma in Health Studies (NFQ Level 6, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of life and social sciences relevant to health studies;
• Demonstrate knowledge of team working with individuals, groups and communities;
• Promote health and well-being when working with individuals, groups and communities across the lifespan.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc (Ordinary) (Health Studies) (NFQ Level 7, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of life and social sciences relevant to health studies;
• Demonstrate knowledge of team working with individuals, groups and communities;
• Promote health and well-being when working with individuals, groups and communities across the lifespan;
• Demonstrate reasoning skills in a broad range of settings related to health studies;
• Work in an ethical manner that respects social, cultural differences and confidentiality;
• Demonstrate literacy and numeracy in report writing and in oral communication.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc (Hons) (Health Studies) (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of life and social sciences relevant to health studies;
• Demonstrate knowledge of team working with individuals, groups and communities;
• Promote health and well-being when working with individuals, groups and communities across the lifespan;
• Demonstrate reasoning skills in a broad range of settings related to health studies;
• Work in an ethical manner that respects social, cultural differences and confidentiality;
• Demonstrating a critical awareness of health policies and legislation in Ireland;
• Develop and use lifelong learning skills in the workplace;
• Engage in research to advance knowledge and best practice in health studies.