Program Overview

NU6174 Transitioning into the Role of the Clinical Nurse/Midwife Manager

Course Fact File

• Code: NU6174
• Duration: January to February 2024
• Teaching Mode: Part-Time
• Fees: €900
• Closing Date: Applications are now closed for this module
• Credits: 10
• Start Date: Semester II - January 2024

Outline

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of the nurse/midwife manager and explain the leadership and management responsibilities of the nurse/midwife manager.
• Critically explore and describe the unique contribution of clinical nurse/midwife manager to the health care system and to patient care.
• Critically appraise the leadership and management skills necessary to ensure the effective coordination and management of resources and the optimum functioning of a clinical area.
• Critically review the process of quality, planning and control and outline the role of the nurse/midwife manager in promoting a continuous improvement culture.
• Explore the role of nurse/midwife manager in building and leading a team.
• Critically reflect on the role of the nurse/midwife manager as an authentic nurse leader.
• Demonstrate the practical application of underpinning theoretical content through responses to case studies.

Module Content

• Unit 1: Role of nurse/midwife manager; creating the leader within oneself; transitioning into the role; coaching, core concepts of clinical leadership, self-care, nursing/midwifery management and leadership in action with case studies; reflective learning, multi/interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Unit 2: Role of nurse/midwife manager in the effective coordination and management of resources in their area; healthcare financing systems; allocation of resources; human resource management; safe staffing systems; rostering; delegation.
• Unit 3: Role of nurse/midwife manager in building and leading a team; setting and monitoring performance standards; promoting a learning culture; continuing competence assurance; staff development; research-led practice, evidence-based practice and practice development.
• Unit 4: Role of nurse/midwife manager in facilitating communication, building and maintaining relationships; negotiation skills; communication and influencing skills; enabling critical conversations, building resilience, person-centred care focus.
• Unit 5: Role of nurse/midwife manager in quality, planning and control and promoting a continuous improvement culture; standards and quality assurance; regulation and unit-based requirements; quality improvement; risk management; audit; incident management; protected disclosure.
• Unit 6: The nurse/midwife manager as an authentic nurse leader; self-awareness; culture; values; care, commitment, compassion, diversity, respect, integrity, accountability; and ethical stance.

Practicalities

• Total Marks: 200
• Continuous Assessment: 200 marks (Portfolio of reflective learning: 100 marks; E-tivities: 100 marks)
• Assessment: Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment

Why Choose

• Module Objective: To support nurses and midwives as they transition into ward/department/area management and leadership roles and assist them to apply critical theoretical and practical insights to support them in their management and leadership of the clinical area.

Requirements

• Applicants for NU6174 must be registered practicing Nurses and Midwives.

Fees and Costs

• The fee for this module is €900.00.
• There is also a €35 application fee.

How To Apply

• To apply for this module, please log on to the UCC APPLY page and create an account.
• Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
• An application fee of €35 will be payable on submission of your application via the same platform.