Overview

NFQ Level 8, Major Award

ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY FOR STUDENTS NOT COMPLETING FOURTH UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN NURSING

The BSc (Hons) Health Studies, NFQ Level 8, is an honours bachelors' degree pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the Part B practice module in the chosen area of specialisation (NU4083). Students who do not pass the Part B practice module for Year 4 of the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Children's and General Integrated) either at 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 NU4080 (10 credits). Students who complete the Part B study module are required to exit the programme with a BSc (Hon) Health Studies award.

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 50 credits and an independent study module in Part B to the value of 10 credits.

ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY FOR STUDENTS NOT COMPLETING FIFTH UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN NURSING

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

The BSc (Hons) Health Studies, NFQ Level 8, is an honours bachelors' degree pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the Part B practice module in the chosen area of specialisation (NU5075). Students who do not pass the Part B practice module for Year 5 of the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Children's and General Integrated) either at the first Examinations or at the first attempt in a Repeat year 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 NU4080 (10 credits). Students who complete the Part B study module are required to exit the programme with a BSc (Hon) Health Studies award.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY FOR STUDENTS NOT COMPLETING FOURTH UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN NURSING

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Year 1
Students take 60 credits as follows – all listed core modules (50 credits) in Part A and 10 credits in Part B:
Year 1 - Part A
Core Modules
NU1026	Academic Writing, Information Technology and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice	5
NU1032	Fundamental Knowledge and Skills for Nursing Practice	10
NU1040	Infection Prevention and Control for Nursing and Midwifery Practice	5
SC1015	Sociological Concepts for Nursing	5
NU1047	Interpersonal Skills for Nursing Practice and Psychology for Healthcare	10
NU1060	The Foundations of Contemporary Children's and General Nursing	5
NU1061	Fundamental Knowledge and Skills for Children's Nursing Practice	5
SS1008	Social Inclusion and Health Policy	5
Year 1 - Part B
Practice Module
NU1062	Children's and General Nursing Practice I	10
Year 2
Students take 60 credits as follows – all listed core modules (50 credits) in Part A and 10 credits in Part B:
Year 2 - Part A
Core Modules
NU2003	Pharmacology and Medication Management for Nurses and Midwives	5
NU2050	Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care	5
NU2057	General Nursing with Adults and their Families I	15
NU2058	General Nursing with Adults and their Families ll	10
NU2060	Growth and Development during Pregnancy, Childhood and Adolescence	5
NU2061	Therapeutic Interpersonal Relationships with Children, Adolescents and Families	5
NU2062	Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families in the Community	5
Year 2 - Part B
Practice Module
NU2086	Children's and General Nursing Practice II	10
Year 3
Students take 60 credits as follows – all listed core modules (50 credits) in Part A and 10 credits in Part B:
Year 3 - Part A
Core Modules
NU3076	Professional and Disciplinary Learning for Nursing Practice	5
NU3083	Research for Evidence-based Nursing and Midwifery Care	5
NU3067	Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families with Acute and Continuing Needs	10
NU3079	Gen Nursing with Adults and their Families III - Focusing on Common Conditions	15
NU3090	Health Promotion and Primary Healthcare in a General Health Context	5
NU3091	Palliative Care and Oncology Nursing	5
NU3092	Health, Ageing and the Lifecycle - General Nursing with Older People	5
Year 3 - Part B
Practice Module
NU3068	Children's and General Nursing Practice III	10
Year 4
Students take 60 credits as follows – all listed core modules (50 credits) in Part A and 10 credits in Part B:
Year 4 - Part A
Core Modules
NU4062	Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families with Acute and Continuing Needs	5
NU4073	Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care	10
NU4074	The Profession and Discipline of Nursing: Ethics, Law, and Safety in Healthcare	10
NU4076	Professional Development and Nurses as Team Members, Leaders and Managers	5
NU4077	Patient Deterioration Assess Respond and Escalate (DARE):patient safety program	10
NU4085	Nursing people through the Lifecycle with Disabilities or Mental Health Needs	5
NU4086	Nursing Management of Seriously Ill Infants, Children and Young People	5
Year 4 - Part B
Study Module
NU4080	Independent Study in Health Studies (Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing	10
Total Credits		240

ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY FOR STUDENTS NOT COMPLETING FIFTH UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN NURSING

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Year 1
Students take 60 credits as follows – all listed core modules (50 credits) in Part A and 10 credits in Part B:
Year 1 - Part A
Core Modules
NU1026	Academic Writing, Information Technology and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice	5
NU1032	Fundamental Knowledge and Skills for Nursing Practice	10
NU1040	Infection Prevention and Control for Nursing and Midwifery Practice	5
SC1015	Sociological Concepts for Nursing	5
NU1047	Interpersonal Skills for Nursing Practice and Psychology for Healthcare	10
NU1060	The Foundations of Contemporary Children's and General Nursing	5
NU1061	Fundamental Knowledge and Skills for Children's Nursing Practice	5
SS1008	Social Inclusion and Health Policy	5
Year 1 - Part B
Practice Module
NU1062	Children's and General Nursing Practice I	10
Year 2
Students take 60 credits as follows – all listed core modules (50 credits) in Part A and 10 credits in Part B:
Year 2 - Part A
Core Modules
NU2003	Pharmacology and Medication Management for Nurses and Midwives	5
NU2050	Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care	5
NU2057	General Nursing with Adults and their Families I	15
NU2058	General Nursing with Adults and their Families ll	10
NU2060	Growth and Development during Pregnancy, Childhood and Adolescence	5
NU2061	Therapeutic Interpersonal Relationships with Children, Adolescents and Families	5
NU2062	Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families in the Community	5
Year 2 - Part B
Practice Module
NU2086	Children's and General Nursing Practice II	10
Year 3
Students take 60 credits as follows – all listed core modules (50 credits) in Part A and 10 credits in Part B:
Year 3 - Part A
Core Modules
NU3076	Professional and Disciplinary Learning for Nursing Practice	5
NU3083	Research for Evidence-based Nursing and Midwifery Care	5
NU3067	Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families with Acute and Continuing Needs	10
NU3079	Gen Nursing with Adults and their Families III - Focusing on Common Conditions	15
NU3090	Health Promotion and Primary Healthcare in a General Health Context	5
NU3091	Palliative Care and Oncology Nursing	5
NU3092	Health, Ageing and the Lifecycle - General Nursing with Older People	5
Year 3 - Part B
Practice Module
NU3068	Children's and General Nursing Practice III	10
Year 4
Students take 60 credits as follows – all listed core modules (50 credits) in Part A and 10 credits in Part B:
Year 4 - Part A
Core Modules
NU4062	Nursing Children, Adolescents and their Families with Acute and Continuing Needs	5
NU4073	Research for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery Care	10
NU4074	The Profession and Discipline of Nursing: Ethics, Law, and Safety in Healthcare	10
NU4076	Professional Development and Nurses as Team Members, Leaders and Managers	5
NU4077	Patient Deterioration Assess Respond and Escalate (DARE):patient safety program	10
NU4085	Nursing people through the Lifecycle with Disabilities or Mental Health Needs	5
NU4086	Nursing Management of Seriously Ill Infants, Children and Young People	5
Year 4 - Part B
Practice Module
NU4083	Children's and General Nursing Clinical Practice IV	10
Year 5
Study Module
NU4080	Independent Study in Health Studies (Children's and General (Integrated) Nursing	10
Total Credits		250

Examinations

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

Programme Learning Outcomes

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;
  
• Demonstrate 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.