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Title
NU6174 Transitioning into the Role of the Clinical Nurse/Midwife Manager
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Code
NU6174
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Subject Title
Transitioning into the Role of the Clinical Nurse/Midwife Manager
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College
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Duration
This is a blended module consisting of face-to face workshops, as well as synchronous and asynchronous on-line sessions.
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Teaching Mode
Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.
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Fees
€900 See Fees and Costs for full details.
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Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements* Detail (1) Academic Requirements (2) Professional Requirements. Registered Nurses/Midwives ONLY See Requirements for full details.
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Closing Date
30th November 2022
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Credits
10
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Start Date
Semester II - March 2023
Outline
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Understand the role and responsibilities of the nurse/midwife manager and explain the leadership and management responsibilities of the nurse/midwife manager.
Critically explore and describe the unique contribution of clinical nurse/midwife manager to the health care system and to patient care.
Critically appraise the leadership and management skills necessary to ensure the effective coordination and management of resources and the optimum functioning of a clinical area.
Critically review the process of quality, planning and control and outline the role of the nurse/midwife manager in promoting a continuous improvement culture.
Explore the role of nurse/midwife manager in building and leading a team.
Critically reflect on the role of the nurse/midwife manager as an authentic nurse leader.
Demonstrate the practical application of underpinning theoretical content through responses to case studies.
Module Content
Unit 1: Role of nurse/midwife manager; creating the leader within oneself; transitioning into the role; coaching, core concepts of clinical leadership, self-care, nursing/midwifery management and leadership in action with case studies; reflective learning, multi/interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Unit 2: Role of nurse/midwife manager in the effective coordination and management of resources in their area; healthcare financing systems; allocation of resources; human resource management; safe staffing systems; rostering; delegation.
Unit 3: Role of nurse/midwife manager in building and leading a team; setting and monitoring performance standards; promoting a learning culture; continuing competence assurance; staff development; researchled practice, evidence based practice and practice development.
Unit 4: Role of nurse/midwife manager in facilitating communication, building and maintaining relationships; negotiation skills; communication and influencing skills; enabling critical conversations, building resilience, person centred care focus.
Unit 5: Role of nurse/midwife manager in quality, planning and control and promoting a continuous improvement culture; standards and quality assurance; regulation and unit based requirements; quality improvement; risk management; audit; incident management; protected disclosure.
Unit 6: The nurse/midwife manager as an authentic nurse leader; self-awareness; culture; values; care, commitment, compassion, diversity, respect, integrity, accountability; and ethical stance.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
Module Co-ordinator: Prof Josephine Hegarty, School of Nursing & Midwifery.
Lecturer(s): Staff, School of Nursing & Midwifery, and South/South West Hospital Group.
Teaching Methods: 20hr(s) Other (Blended Learning Lectures/Workshop (face to face)); 180hr(s) Other (on-line learning; discussion board preparation and participation, required reading, assignment preparation and submission, self-directed learning, directed experiential learning within ward context working with assigned mentor).
NU6174 Transitioning into the Role of the Clinical Nurse/Midwife Manager
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Date |
Time |
Unit |
Location |
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2nd March 2022 |
3.00 – 5.00 |
Introduction |
Room 2.25 Brookfield Health Sciences Complex |
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9th March 2022 |
3.00 – 5.00 |
Unit 1 |
Room 1.01 Brookfield Health Sciences Complex |
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16th March 2022 |
3.00 – 5.00 |
Unit 2 |
Online |
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30th March 2022 |
3.00 – 5.00 |
Unit 3 |
Online |
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6th April 2022 |
3.00 – 5.00 |
Unit 4 |
Online |
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20th April 2022 |
3.00 – 5.00 |
Unit 5 |
Online |
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27th April 2022 |
3.00 – 5.00 |
Unit 6 |
Online |
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4th May 2022 |
3.00 – 5.00 |
Conclusion |
G18 Brookfield Health Sciences Complex |
Practicalities
Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (Portfolio of reflective learning: 100 marks; E-tivities:100 marks).
Assessment: Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Why Choose
Module Objective:
To support nurses and midwives as they transition into ward/department/area management and leadership roles and assist them to apply critical theoretical and practical insights to support them in their management and leadership of the clinical area.
Requirements
Applicants for NU6174 must be registered practicing Nurses and Midwives.
Fees and Costs
The fee for this module is €900.00. There is also a €35 application fee.
How Do I Apply
Applications for this module are now open.
- To apply for this module please log on to the UCC APPLY page and create an account.
- Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
- An application fee of €35 will be payable on submission of your application via the same platform.