Care of the Older Person
Domain 1 Professional/Ethical Practice
1.1 / Participate under supervision in enabling the older person to maintain independence.1.2 / Participate under supervision in the protection of self-esteem of the older person.
1.3 / Recognise the importance of the concepts of advocacy and empowerment in protecting the rights of the older person.
1.4 / Recognise the ethical issues associated with the care of the older person, such as consent, use of restraint and decision making processes.
Domain 2 Holistic Approaches to Care
2.1 / Identify the specific needs of the older person in activities of living.2.2 / Recognise the importance of activities in the quality of life of the older person.
2.3 / Recognise the role of medication in the care of the older person and the risks of adverse drug reactions in older persons.
Domain 3 Interpersonal Relationships
3.1 / Identify the importance of clear communication with the older person and the issues that may adversely affect communication e.g. visual/hearing/cognitive impairment.3.2 / Demonstrate an understanding of the vulnerability of the older person and the associated risk factors.
Domain 4 Organisation and Management of Care
4.1 / Identify the role of the individual patient and family in the decision making processes of care delivery.Domain 5 Personal and Professional Development
Learning Outcomes - Shared Specialist Placement
Community Nursing
Domain 1 Professional/Ethical Practice
1.1 / Demonstrate an awareness of the roles and responsibilities of Public Health Nurse/Community Based Nurses (e.g. PHN, RGN, Practice Nurse)Domain 2 Holistic Approaches to Care
2.1 / Identify the different client groups that receive a nursing service from the Public Health Nurse/ Community Based Nurses.2.2 / Identify the effects of economic/social circumstances on health.
2.3 / Discuss how the Public Health Nurse/ Community Based Nurse receives information from a hospital about newly discharged patients and outline the importance of discharge planning.
Domain 3 Interpersonal Relationships
3.1 / Show an appreciation of the relationship between the Public Health Nurse/ Community Based Nurse and Individual/Family/Group and differentiate between this relationship and the relationship between nurse and client in a hospital setting.Domain 4 Organisation and Management of Care
4.1 / Demonstrate an understanding of the co-ordinating role of the Public Health Nurse/ Community Based Nurse.4.2 / Demonstrate an awareness of the statutory and non-statutory services available to clients.
Domain 5 Personal and Professional Development
Learning Outcomes - Shared Specialist Placement
General Nursing
Domain 1 Professional/Ethical Practice
1.2 / Act to protect the privacy of the client/patient at all times.Domain 2 Holistic Approaches to Care
2.1 / Participate under supervision in the utilisation of assessment tools.Domain 3 Interpersonal Relationships
3.1 / Recognise the importance of developing good interpersonal relationships with client/patient groups.3.2 / Recognise factors which effect patients’/clients’ ability to communicate.
Domain 4 Organisation and Management of Care
4.1 / Identify the role of the patient/family in the decision making process of care delivery.4.2 / Demonstrate an awareness of how care is prioritised based on patients’ needs.
Domain 5 Personal and Professional Development
Learning Outcomes - Shared Specialist Placement
Intellectual Disability Nursing
Domain 1 Professional/Ethical Practice
1.1 / Respect the dignity and rights of clients, families and colleagues at all times.1.2 / Demonstrate an awareness of advocacy and empowerment of clients who have an intellectual disability.
Domain 2 Holistic Approaches to Care
2.1 / Participate in the delivery of care that is planned with a person who has an intellectual disability.2.2 / Acknowledge the client as an individual.
2.3 / Participate in therapeutic activities with people with an intellectual disability.
2.4 / Participate in multidisciplinary team interactions planned with/for clients.
Domain 3 Interpersonal Relationships
3.1 / Demonstrate the ability to communicate and listen effectively with/for clients, family and staff.3.2 / Recognise the importance of the role of the multidisciplinary team in working with/for the client.
3.3 / Demonstrate the ability to promptly report accurate observations to preceptor and or relevant others.
Domain 4 Organisation and Management of Care
4.1 / Participate, under supervision, in prioritising and planning care that meets the holistic needs of the client.Domain 5 Personal and Professional Development
Learning Outcomes - Shared Specialist Placement
Psychiatric Nursing
Domain 1 Professional/Ethical Practice
1.1 / Shows awareness of mental health legislation and the practical and ethical implications for patient care and nursing practice in this care setting.Domain 2 Holistic Approaches to Care
2.1 / Demonstrate an awareness of the interaction between physical and mental health illness.2.2 / Demonstrate an understanding of commonly used psychotropic medications in the treatment of mental illness.
2.3 / Identify factors that may contribute to a patient’s ability to participate in their own care decisions.
Domain 3 Interpersonal Relationships
3.1 / Recognise the importance of active listening and benefits of therapeuticcommunication techniques in personal interactions.
Domain 4 Organisation and Management of Care
4.1 / Discuss the impact of mental health problems on patients, their families and/or their carers and the wider community.4.2 / Describe the purpose and function of specialist nursing roles in this setting (if applicable).
Domain 5 Personal and Professional Development
5.1 / Identify learning needs at commencement of placement and work to meet these needs in a professional manner.