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Lourdes Placement
Lourdes Placement
A limited number of students can avail of a Lourdes placement during their supernumerary June/July placement. Students will have to self-fund to attend this placement, details of this funding will be provided during the application process. As this placement forms part of a scheduled placement it must be recorded on your placement timesheet.
Who is Eligible?
2nd year BSc Nursing General, Psychiatric, Intellectual Disability and 3rd year BSc Integrated
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Having passed end of year examinations at the first attempt
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Having passed clinical learning outcomes and competencies at the first attempt
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No evidence or history of Supportive Learning Plans (SLPs)
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No more than one week of uncertified or any unaccounted absence from practice placements
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Satisfactory overall record of college attendance (>80%)
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It must be possbile to accomadate the Lourdes placement within the student 4 year allocation plan
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Judgement of motivational statement by selection panel (this panel will consist of the Allocations Officer and relevant academic personnel)
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If there are more student applications than places and more students meeting the criteria than available places, than – in order to maintain equity – a random draw will take place for the available places.
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Applications received after the closing date will not be considered
How to apply?
Applications/expressions of interest must be submitted to the Allocations Office
The annual closing date for Lourdes applications is the 1st December, year 2 of your programme (year 3 Integrated). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Student Experience
John, 2nd Year, BSc Psychiatric Nursing Student - June 2010
The week I spent in Lourdes was a very satisfying experience. There were various tasks and duties I was called upon to perform that I was unfamiliar with, making the week a great learning opportunity. Some of these skills e.g.moving and handling techniques, will be of great benefit to me on future placements.
I had never been to Lourdes before, I was instantly welcomed by the staff and made to feel as if I was part of the team. Each member of staff was friendly and always willing to answer any questions. I developed a rapport with many of the clients and being involved in their care was personally a very rewarding experience.
On top of all of this, the food was great, the weather was beautiful and the craic after work was always guaranteed! I would encourage anyone to get involved in this pilgrimage, it is truly an unforgettable one.