Nursing is primarily a practice-based profession whereby knowledge is both generated from and applied to practice. Clinical practicum 2 facilitates the consolidation, integration and application of theory within practice. The module includes a theoretical and practical element; incorporating clinical contact time completed by students as part of their normal working hours across the academic year as a requirement to successfully complete a Nursing Specialist level 9 Programme. The six domains of professional nursing practice (NMBI, 2016) and the core concepts of specialist practice (NCPDNM, 2008) are integral to the module learning. Through practice based preceptorship students gain the opportunity to develop clinical competence within their specialist practice area (competent level). The inclusion of this module takes cognisance of the recommendations of the nursing professional and regulatory body Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). This module is linked to Clinical Practicum 1 NS6401.

Professional practice domains, consultancy, clinical focus, research and audit, education and training, advocacy. Person-centeredness, reflection, personal and professional development. Professionalism, ethical practice, holistic care, interpersonal relationships, organisation and management of care. Core concepts of specialist practice.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: • Appraise domains of competence as applicable within the specialist practice area • Generate evidence for the application of knowledge to inform patient/client care (within the specialism) • Evaluate the role of the specialist nurse in the organisation and management of patient/client care

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: • Demonstrate an appreciation of the concept and process of reflection within the nurse specialist role • Demonstrate an appreciation of the value of interpersonal relationships in specialist nursing practice • Synthesise the significance of evidence based practice in the provision of patient/client care.

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Teaching and learning will include such methods as: lectures, discussions, group work, self-directed learning, recommended reading, reflection, seminars, peer presentations, posters, small group teaching, enquiry based learning, case scenarios, workshops utilising audio-visual aids and learner management systems such as Moodle and clinical preceptorship. The module is based on current evidence based literature and practice in nursing and incorporating relevant national and international health policy and research.