4 Year Nursing Degree Programme (BSc Cur)

NU3E08 -Contribution to Society (5 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes

Following completion of this module the student should be able to:

• Recognise the importance of networking with the other health case and non health care staff
• Understand the importance and role of voluntary services to the community and peoples sense of wellbeing
• Recognise and take reponsibility for educational needs in relation to personal and perfessional development
• Demonstrate organizational and negotiation skills

Module Learning Aims

The overall aim of this Module is to provide students with an opportunity to actively contribute to osciety in a voluntary capacity in an area that is not directly related to nuring practice. Students will plan the type, location and learning outcomes of their chosen placement. They are also required to negotiate, monitor and document the achievement of these outcomes. Each student is responsible for funding the elective. Organising and achieving the aims of this placement is expected to encourage students to develop and control an aspect of their education that they feel will contribute to their personal and professional development.