Internship

Description

The aim of the internship placement in year 4 is to facilitate the student to develop the domains of competence. S/he will become a safe, caring, competent decision-maker willing to take personal and professional accountability for evidence-based practice in preparation for his/her role as a registered nurse. During internship, the student will be a rostered member of staff and will experience the 24 hour shift system. To be successful in this module the student must pass each assessment independant of each other.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Achieve Year 4 competency ;in Domain 1: Professional values and conduct of the nurse competences, Domain 2: Nursing practice and clinical decision making competences, Domain 3: Knowledge and cognitive competences,Domain 4: Communication and inter personal competences, Domain 5: Management and team competences, Domain 6: Leadership potential and professional scholarship competences.

  2. Practice in accordance with legislation governing nursing practice.

  3. Practice within the limits of one's own competence and take appropriate measures to develop ones' own competence.

  4. Collaborate with all members of the health care team and maintain accurate documentation.

  5. Conduct him/herself in a manner which is in keeping with the professional role of the registered nurse.

  6. Delegate to other nurses/support staff activities commensurate his/her competence and with his/her scope of professional practice.

  7. Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional development by participating in guided reflection in and on practice to enhance the consolidation of theory to practice.

Credits
20
% Coursework 100%