CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION MODULESHEALTH PROMOTION IN NURSING/

MIDWIFERY PRACTICE*

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY

Module Overview

Nurses are required to plan, implement and evaluate health promotion activities in practice, to promote health and illness prevention in an integrated way across the continuum of care. This module evaluates the theoretical underpinnings of health promotion in nursing/midwifery. The application of the philosophies and principles of health promotion in nursing/midwifery practice is emphasised.

*This module can be taken as a stand-alone module or as part of the MSc Nursing programmes offered by theDepartment of Nursing and Midwifery. Students can take up to two modules without enrolling on a full programme ofstudy and programme enrolment occurs each Aug/Sept.

Advantages of Studying in UL

One university semester (12 weeks) comprising of:

• One introductory day (on campus)• Six lectures (on campus)• Study on line (off campus)• BlendedLearningapproachtosupportstudentlearning• Varietyofassessmentstrategiestosuitadultlearners• Excellentlibraryfacilities• Dedicatedstudentsupports(WritingCentre,Student Advisor System, LibrarySupport)

Contact

Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Health Sciences BuildingUniversity of Limerick.Telephone: +353-61-202271 Email: nm@ul.ieN

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The department offers the following level 9 postgraduate programmes

• MSc Nursing• MSc Nursing (Dementia Care)• MSc Nursing (Psychosocial Interventions in Mental Health Care)• MSc Nursing (Older Person)• MSc Nursing (Respiratory Care)• MSc Nursing (Perioperative Care)• MSc Nursing (Palliative Care)• MSc Nursing (Perinatal Mental Health)

The department also offers the following:

Programmes

• Level 9 Master’s by Research• Level 10 PhD by Research• Level 10 Professional Doctorate• Level 10 Structured PhD

Entry Requirements for this module

1. ARegisteredNurseonthecurrentregisteroftheNursingandMidwiferyBoardofIreland.

2. ApplicantswhosefirstlanguageisnotEnglishmustprovideevidenceofeitherpriorsuccessfulcompletionof

adegreequalificationtaughtthroughthemediumofEnglishormeetcriteriaidentifiedintheEnglishLanguage

qualificationssetbytheUniversityofLimerick

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Module Code NS6201NS6036 NS6035NS6081NS6071NS6034NS6091NS6101NS6051NS6411 9

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Continuous Professional Education Modules

Autumn Semester AdvancedAssessmentinRespiratoryNursingHealth Research - Methods/Methodology LeadingandManagingPracticePrinciplesofPalliativeCareinPracticePrinciplesUnderpinningDementiaCarePrinciplesofPrimaryandCommunityCarePrinciplesUnderpinningPerioperativeNursingTheoriesofPsychosocialAssessmentandCareSupportingPerinatalMentalHealthPhilosophical Underpinnings of Gerontology Care

Spring Semester InfectionPreventionandControlinHealthcareHealthPromotioninNursing/MidwiferyPracticeInterculturalCareManagingandCo-OrdinatingPerioperativeNursingPromotingQualityandSafetyinHealthcarePsychosocialInterventionsin Mental Health CareTherapeuticEngagementTherapeuticInterventionsinDementiaCareTherapeuticInterventionsinPalliativeCareTherapeuticInterventionsinRespiratoryNursingTracheostomyCareManaging and Co-Ordinating of Gerontology CarePerinatal BreavementandLossSafety Planning and Risk Management

Module Code NS6302NS6041NS6040NS6082NS6038NS6092NS6042NS6062NS6072NS6102NS6202NS6412NS6122NS6172

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Contact

Department of Nursing and Midwifery Health Sciences BuildingUniversity of LimerickTelephone: +353-61-202271Email: nm@ul.ie