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Mercy University Hospital, Centre of Nurse Education Prospectus Spring 2015
Mission Statement of the Centre of Nurse Education
We in the Centre of Nurse Education are committed to providing high quality, accessible education.
We view education as a shared undertaking with teaching staff as facilitators and learners as active
participants in their knowledge development.
Learning is a life-long process which enables individuals to think critically in the appraisal and
application of knowledge, skills, and values as these relate to self, others, and the environment. This
philosophy guides our values set out below.
We seek to excel in the field of education ensuring that our programmes are accredited,
progressive and empowering.
We are accountable to our stakeholders through our collaboration, responsiveness and
performance. We strive to act at all times with complete integrity and transparency
Our service is based on an ethos of fairness and quality. Education is equitable, accessible,
flexible and measurable.
We value and respect each person’s contribution, through trust, courtesy and collaboration.
We continuously strive for innovative enhancement to the services we provide working in
partnership with stakeholders for the good of the public.
2Foreword
I am pleased to present the spring 2015 edition of the Prospectus for the Mercy University Hospital,
Centre of Nurse Education. Some of our courses are provided on an annual basis, while other
courses are facilitated more frequently, subject to service need and resources available. There are
occasions when additional courses or study days are scheduled within the life span of the current
prospectus. In such cases, these events are advertised to relevant stakeholders. If you wish to add
your name to our emailing list please contact cne@muh.ie . We welcome communication from all
stakeholders on new or additional training and education requirements which may not be addressed
within this prospectus.
We work in partnership with Higher Education Institutions, Nurse Midwifery Planning and
Development and Nursing Practice Development Units. We seek appropriate validation and
accreditation for courses from the relevant awarding bodies and from An Bord Altranais agus
Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann.
I wish to acknowledge the support of my team and to thank all members of the multidisciplinary
team locally, regionally and nationally who have supported the CNE over the past year and to those
who have contributed to curriculum development, review and facilitation. We appreciate the support
and commitment provided by you and we look forward to your ongoing support. I wish all
participants attending the courses well and I look forward to seeing you in the Mercy University
Hospital Centre of Nurse Education. Health care professionals working in the private sector may also
access programme’s advertised within this prospectus for a nominal fee as agreed by the CNE Board
of Management.
Doreen Lynch
Director, Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
3Staff of the CNE
Doreen Lynch (1.0 WTE) – Director - Tel: (493)5183 - Email: dlynch@muh.ie
Elizabeth Myers (0.5 WTE)- Specialist Co-ordinator - Tel: (493)5182 - Email: emyers@muh.ie
Angela Geary (0.5 WTE) - Specialist Co-ordinator - Tel: (493)5180 - Email: ageary@muh.ie
Eleanor Crowley (O.5 WTE)- Nurse Teacher - Tel: (493)5199 - Email: ecrowley@muh.ie
Administrative Support:
Lorna Roche (0.8 WTE)– Administrator - Tel: (493)5184 - Email: cne@muh.ie
The Educational Facilities:
The Centre offers the following facilities:
Ground Floor
1 Lecture Theatre to accommodate 90 participants, with ICT Connection-LCD Projection. This
can also be used for Live Streaming of Conference’s from other venues
1 Classroom to accommodate 40 participants, with ICT Connection-LCD (this room can also be
divided into 2 separate rooms).
Canteen that accommodates up to 50 participants.
First Floor
Library and Information service
Second Floor
Training Room with ICT Connection-LCD Projection. This can also be used for practical
sessions
Training ward with ICT Connection-LCD Projection. This room consists of 2 beds and one
trolley and can be adapted for practical sessions
Library and Information Service
Location
1st Floor, Centre of Nurse Education
Opening Hours
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Contact Numbers
Phone: 353 21 4935487
Fax: 353 21 4278815
Email: library@muh.ie
Staff
Mr. Joe Murphy: Librarian
Ms. Pamela Nagle: Library Assistant
4Access
The Library services and facilities are available to:
all MUH staff
students on placement at MUH
those attending CNE courses
Role of the Library
The Library’s role is to support evidence-based clinical practice and the learning, teaching and
research needs of the MUH staff and other designated users. It attempts to do this by providing
access to:
a study area with facilities conducive to reading and study
print and electronic information resources both locally and remotely
instruction in library and information seeking skills
Information Resources
Books (Print): The Library has a large collection of books covering most medical, surgical, nursing and
allied health subject areas. Other subject areas covered include Philosophy, Ethics, Sociology,
Economics, Law, History, Business and Management. The books are on open access and are
catalogued according to the Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme.
Journals (Print): In recent years the Library has cancelled many of its print journals subscriptions in
favour of subscriptions to the online versions.
Online Journals: The Library provides online access to thousands of journal titles.
Databases: The Library provides access to the main health sciences bibliographic databases such as
CINAHL, PubMed, The Cochrane Library, ProQuest Medical Library etc.
Facilities
There is a spacious and well fitted out study area as well as a computer room comprising of 11 PCs.
The PCs have full Internet access, the requisite up-to-date software and printing facilities. The Library
also provides scanning and photocopying facilities. There is also a group study room with online
access.
Services
Borrowing: Library users may borrow 6 books for a maximum period of two weeks.
Document Supply Service: The Library provides a quick and efficient Inter Library Loan/Document
Supply Service. Most journal article requests are satisfied within 24 hours.
Information Skills Training: The Library provides training to groups and individuals to help them
identify, locate, use and evaluate the information resources needed to support clinical practice,
learning, teaching and research.
5Links and Partnerships
In the planning, delivery and evaluation of professional development programme’s the Centre works
collaboratively with:
Nursing Midwifery Planning and Development
Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Directorate
University College Cork
Dublin City University
Nurse Practice Development Units
Directors and Assistant Directors of Nursing and Public Health Nursing
Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and all clinical staff from the
Multidisciplinary team who contribute to programme design, development and delivery.
Information for course participants
Directions to the Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
Address: 34 Henry Street Cork
Tel: 021 4935184
For directions to the Mercy Hospital, please go to www.muh.ie on the right hand side under “quick
links” go to “get directions”. The Centre of Nurse Education is on Henry Street, left hand side (glass
fronted 3 storey building, see image on the cover of prospectus)
The Application Process
1. Opportunities are available to staff in the public and private health care systems and
voluntary sector
2. Each applicant must submit a completed application form which can be obtained by calling
021 4935184 or by emailing your interest to cne@muh.ie These are delivered via email or
facsimile
3. The completed application form must be signed as verification of approval by relevant line
manager or nominated deputy
4. Any application form that is incomplete or illegible will be returned
5. Mobile numbers must also be included as this will be the number used to contact the
participant via text message. All participants will be sent a reminder of the course and date
by text message approximately a week before hand
When to apply and how to access information on programmes?
To reserve a place please return completed application form to Administration, Centre of Nurse
Education, Mercy University Hospital, Grenville Place, Cork
What happens if a course is deferred?
A course will be postponed if the minimum number of attendee’s has not been reached. This will
take effect one week before commencement date of programme. Every effort will be made to
ensure a programme continues but if unforeseen circumstances occur and a course had to be
deferred then each attendee will be contacted by the Centre of Nurse Education at the telephone
number listed on the application form
6Fees
Registered Nurses working in the Private Sector are welcome to access programme’s advertised
within this brochure for a fee, please contact Lorna Roche.
Parking
There is NO PARKING facilities available at the Centre for course participants.
Parking options
Option 1:
St. Finbarr’s Car Park, Wandesford Quay (the bridge before the River lee hotel bridge) (07.00-21.00)
Tel: 4975265 – Participants visiting the Mercy can avail of parking at €7 for 24hrs. Once you have
collected your ticket, please ensure you get it validated at the Mercy Shop (located in the hospital
on the 2nd floor) before heading back to the car park to avail of the discount. €1 of the parking
charge goes towards the Mercy Hospital Foundation.
Option 2:
Street parking -2 hour limit. You can buy a parking disc in the Mercy Hospital shop which is located
on the 2nd floor of the hospital.
Option 3:
Check http://www.cork.ie/gettinghereandaround/citycarparks/
Note:
Rates and opening times are correct at the time of printing, they maybe subject to change
7Courses Index
Academic Writing Skills 9
Adult Venepuncture 10
Anaphylaxis Training 12
Basic Life Support 14
Catheterisation 15
Clinical Audit 17
Dementia Champions Module 19
Ear Care 21
Enhancing & Enabling Well-being for the Person with dementia 22
Foot Screening & Education of the patient with diabetes 23
Hand Hygiene Assessors Programme 25
Injection Technique Workshop 26
Medication Management 27
Preceptorship Half day 28
Responsive Behaviours: understanding and supporting the person with dementia 29
List of other programmes that are available on request 31
8Academic Writing Skills
Aim:
To introduce nurses to the skills of academic writing and searching the literature
Content:
Information searching, writing assignments in academic format, critical analysis and critique of the
literature and referencing. Supervised workshop
Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the programme the participants will:
Discuss the need for a planned, structured, objective approach to achieve a written
assignment
Discuss techniques for analysing assignment questions, brainstorming, planning and outlining
an argument before embarking on the first draft
Search effectively for relevant information related to their topic of interest.
Critique a research article.
Develop arguments that enable them to think and write clearly and incisively
Perform the skill of referencing and devise a reference list through the use of a referencing
system
Accreditation:
NMBI 4 CEUs
No of Places Available:
15
Target Audience:
Nurses from all disciplines working in the public, voluntary and private sector
Facilitators:
Facilitators; Eleanor Crowley, Mercy University Hospital Centre of Nurse Education, Joe Murphy
Librarian, Mercy University Hospital
Pre-requisites:
Participants:
1. Current Registration with An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Ireland).
2. Student PIN number relevant to any linked University or Nurse2Nurse username and password
details or register on HSE Intranet Library is required
Date Venue Time Duration
th
Thursday 19 Centre of Nurse 09.30-17.00 One Day
February 2015 Education, 34 Henry
Street, Cork
Nominations from relevant Line Manager to:
Ms. Lorna Roche
Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
Grenville Place, Cork
Tel: 021 4935184 Email: cne@muh.ie
9Adult Venepuncture
Aim:
The aim of the study day is to enhance the knowledge and skills of registered nurses in relation to the
theory and practice of adult Venepuncture
Content:
A blended learning approach where by the theoretical component can be accessed by registered
nurses online via the HSE e-learning website www.hseland.ie and the practical components are
delivered via the supervised practice workshops in the CNE
Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the programme the participants will:
Demonstrate an understanding of the Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework
(An Bord Altranais 2000) as it pertains to the role of the registered nurse and the practice of
adult venepuncture
Understand the theory and key skills pertaining to adult venepuncture
Understand the importance of infection control measures in the practice of adult
venepuncture
Develop competence in the skills pertaining to adult venepuncture on return to their work
settings, following skills demonstration and supervised practice
Understand the potential complications of adult venepuncture and manage effectively.
Accreditation:
NMBI 4 CEUs
No of Places Available:
12
Target Audience:
Registered Nurses working in the Irish Health Service registered with An Bord Altranais
Facilitators:
Angela Geary and Eleanor Crowley, Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital.
Pre-requisites:
Policy in the Organisation to support the Registered Nurse in this practice/procedure.
A clinical assessor nominated by the organisation to support/mentor the participant to
complete the competency assessment.
Participants are to access and complete the theoretical component of the Adult
Venepuncture Programme via www.hseland.ie and complete the online assessment. Each
participant needs to pass the online assessment in order to undertake the practical
component of the programme in the CNE.
Copy of online assessment result/grade is to be presented by the participant on arrival at the
CNE.
10 Participants who do not present the assessment result/grade cannot undertake the practical
component of the Venepuncture Programme
There will be a written assessment on arrival
This programme is designed ONLY for Registered Nurses with An Bord Altranais agus
Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland). (live register)
Complete and return Competency of Skill form to the CNE within 12 weeks of completion of
the programme
All sections of the application form and competency form must be completed by the participant.
Date Venue Time Duration
20th January, 25th Centre of Nurse 09.30-13.00 Half Day
February, 11th Education, 34 Henry
March, 29th April, Street, Cork
12th May 2015
Nominations from relevant Line Manager to:
Ms. Lorna Roche
Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
Grenville Place, Cork
Tel: 021 4935184 Email: cne@muh.ie
11Anaphylaxis Training
Aim:
To prepare nurses to correctly recognize and effectively manage patients who develop an
anaphylactic reaction
Content:
Guidelines governing anaphylaxis
Mild allergic reactions
Severe allergic reactions (anaphylactic reaction)
Different drug doses
Preparing and drawing up the appropriate 1st line drugs
Case scenarios of adult, child and infant who develop an allergic reaction/anaphylactic
reaction
Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the programme the participants will:
Discuss the context of anaphylaxis
Describe the pathophysiology associated with anaphylaxis
Differentiate between a mild or moderate allergic reaction and anaphylaxis
Manage the care of adults, children and infants with anaphylaxis as per locally agreed
guidelines
Demonstrate the calculations and preparation of first line drugs for adults, children and
infants
Accreditation:
NMBI 3 CEU’s
No of Places:
16
Target Audience:
Nurses from all disciplines working in the public, voluntary and private sector who are likely to
encounter an anaphylactic reaction as part of their role
Facilitators:
Staff at the Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
Pre-requisites:
Completion of Basic Life Support prior to attending, within the time frame of a 2 year period
Revision of BLS literature / information is advised prior to attending
You will be informally assessed on your BLS skills and need to demonstrate competence as
part requirement for the anaphylaxis course
If you require a refresher course on BLS please contact our secretary.
12Date Venue Time Duration
7th January, 26th Centre of Nurse 09.00-13.30 Half Day
February, 23rd April, Education, 34 Henry
4th June 2015 Street, Cork
Nominations from relevant Line Manager to:
Ms. Lorna Roche
Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
Grenville Place, Cork Tel: 021 4935184 Email: cne@muh.ie
13Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
Aim:
To teach the principles and techniques of Basic Life Support for Adults, Children and Infants
Content:
Introduction:
AHA 2010 BLS Guidelines
Adult BLS skills
Use of Automated External Defibrillator
Child BLS skills
Infant BLS skills
Adult, Child and Infant foreign body airway obstruction
Management of victims of stroke and heart attack
Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the programme the participants will:
Discuss 2010 AHA guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care
Initiate the Chain of Survival
Perform prompt, high quality CPR with CAB sequence in a cardiac arrest situation(adult/
child/infant)
Initiate early and safe use of an AED (adult/child/infant).
Perform rescue breathing for patients who develop respiratory arrest(adult/child/infant)
Manage the choking of an adult, child or infant.
Manage victims of stroke/heart attack.
Accreditation:
American Heart Association/ Irish Heart Foundation
No of Places:
12
Target Audience:
Nurses/Midwives from all disciplines working in the public, voluntary and private sector
Facilitators:
Eleanor Crowley & Elizabeth Myers, Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital, Cork
Date Venue Time Duration
th th
15 January, 13 Centre of Nurse 09.00 – 14.30 Half Day
May 2015 Education, 34 Henry
Street, Cork
Nominations from relevant Line Manager to:
Ms. Lorna Roche
Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
Grenville Place, Cork
Tel: 021 4935184 Email: cne@muh.ie
14Urethral Catheterisation in Females / Males and Supra-Pubic Catheter Change
Aim:
Facilitate registered nurses with the evidence based theory and skill of urinary Catheterisation
Content:
Principles of Hand hygiene, Aseptic Technique, Best Practice in Catheter Care and the Theory and
Practice of Catheterisation. Supervised Practice Workshop
Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the programme the participants will:
Demonstrate an understanding of the Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework
(An Bord Altranais 2000) as it pertains to the role of the registered Nurse and the procedure
of Catheterisation
Understand the theory and key skills pertaining to the procedure of Catheterisation
Understand the importance of infection prevention and control in the procedure of
Catheterisation
Develop competence in the skills pertaining to Catheterisation on return to their work
settings, following skills demonstration and supervised practice
Understand the potential complications of Catheterisation and manage effectively
Accreditation:
NMBI 6 CEUs
No of Places Available:
8
Target Audience:
Registered Nurses working in the Public, voluntary and private settings
Facilitators:
Angela Geary and Elizabeth Myers, Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
Pre-requisites:
Participants:
Current Registration with An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery
Board of Ireland).
Revision of the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system
Organisation:
Evidence based practice guidelines/policy in relation to catheterisation must be in place to support the
registered nurse
Clinical supervisor is nominated to supervise practice and complete competency assessment
15Date Venue Time Duration
19th January, 17th Centre of Nurse 09.00-17.00 One Day
February, 24th Education, 34 Henry
March, 21st April, Street, Cork
21st May 2015
Nominations from relevant Line Manager to:
Ms. Lorna Roche,
Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
Grenville Place, Cork
Tel: 021 4935184 Email: cne@muh.ie
16Clinical Audit
Aim:
To enable the nurse to undertake Clinical Audit in the practice setting
Content:
Overview of clinical audit
The audit process, interpretation of audit findings
Standard setting
Data collection
Analysis
Interpretation of audit findings
Write up an audit report
The follow up day addresses
Review audit findings
Identify root cause of problem, (tools)
Managing change
Monitoring and sustaining improvement
Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the programme the participants will:
Define and carry out a clinical audit
Define and set standards, criteria, measures, process, outcome
Choose a topic for audit
Collect data for your audit
Collate data
Present a report
Make any changes needed and sustain the change as part of the quality improvement
process.
Acquire practical knowledge of the application of tools and techniques
Articulate a definition and understanding of Clinical Audit and how this fits with national
quality and risk developments in Ireland
Accreditation:
NMBI 10 CEU’s
No of Places Available:
16 Places
Target Audience:
Registered Nurses working in public, voluntary and private healthcare settings
Facilitators:
Staff of the Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
17Date Venue Time Duration
3rd March, & follow Centre of Nurse 09.30-16.00 Two Days
up 31st March, Education, 34 Henry 09.30-16.00
28th April & follow Street, Cork (follow up session)
up 2nd June 2015
Nominations from relevant Line Manager to:
Ms. Lorna Roche,
Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
Grenville Place, Cork
Tel: 021 4935184 Email: cne@muh.ie
18Dementia Champions Module
Aim:
To promote a person centered approach in dementia care.
Content:
Theoretical approaches towards people with dementia and their care
Health promotion strategies that will help people with dementia and their carers cope through their
journey with dementia
Scope of care incorporating approaches towards person-centred and family centred nursing
Supporting practitioners within dementia care settings
Research awareness and evidence-based practice within dementia care
Intended Learning Outcomes:
Evaluate a number of theoretical approaches to dementia.
Evaluate the role of Irish agencies in the provision of dementia services to individuals
/families.
Complete a comprehensive assessment of an individual with dementia.
Examine the relationship of people with dementia, to their family, health professional and
social care workers.
Evaluate psycho-social interventions that promote well-being in people with dementia
and their carers across the spectrum of dementia from mild to advanced stages.
Analyse the students role in promoting a sense of personhood in people with dementia
within a range of settings
Accreditation:
This is a level 8 (degree level) 10 ects credit blended learning module which runs on alternate weeks over
12 weeks. 25% attendance is in MUH CNE and 75% is online.
No of places:
15
Target Audience:
The module is appropriate to anyone with some recent educational experience (for example the National
ONMSD Dementia 2 day Awareness Programme Enhancing & Enabling Well-being for the Person with
Dementia) or any other relevant module of study and reasonable computer skills (Word, PowerPoint,
email and social media ). Students must be working in regular contact with people with dementia.
Facilitators:
Dr. Kate Irving DCU and staff of the CNE
Enquiries please contact Doreen Lynch CNE dlynch@muh.ie or 021 4935183
Date Venue Time Duration
Day 1 12th February, Centre of Nurse 10.00-16.00 6 day module
Day 2 26th February, Education, 34
Day 3 12th March, Henry Street, Cork
Day 4 26th March,
19Day 5 14th April,
Day 6 30th April 2015
Nominations from relevant Line Manager to:
Ms. Grace Hickey / Ms. Emer O’Hara
Dublin City University
Glasnevin, Dublin 9 Tel: (Grace 01 7005063) (Emer 01 7005997) by December 15th
Email: Grace grace.hickey@dcu.ie or Emer emer.ohara@dcu.ie
20Ear Care Management
Aim:
Registered Nurses will apply the evidenced based knowledge and skill as it pertains to Adult Ear Care
Management into their Nursing Practice
Content:
Anatomy and physiology of the ear, causes of common ear problems, the role of cerumen, aural and
risk assessment and use of otoscope, practice of ear irrigation, special precautions pre, peri and post
procedure, advice given to client
Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the programme the participants will:
Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the ear
Identify the causes of common ear problems including the role of cerumen
Perform an aural assessment to include the use of otoscopic examination
Discuss the indications/rationale for ear irrigation
Outline the special care precautions pre, peri and post ear irrigation procedure
Discuss the information/advice given to the Individual following ear irrigation procedure and
preventive measures regarding cerumen formation
Accreditation:
NMBI 5 CEUs
No of Places Available:
12 Places
Target Audience:
Registered Nurses working in public, voluntary and private healthcare settings
Facilitators:
Ms. Angela Geary, Nurse Teacher/Specialist Co-Ordinator, CNE MUH
Ms. Therese Healy, Practice Nurse.
Date Venue Time Duration
2nd February, 20th Centre of Nurse 10.00-16.00 One Day
April 2015 Education, 34 Henry
Street, Cork
Nominations from relevant Line Manager to:
Ms. Lorna Roche
Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
Grenville Place, Cork
Tel: 021 4935184 Email: cne@muh.ie
21Enhancing and Enabling Well-Being for the Person with dementia
2 Day National Programme
Aim:
To provide participants with a foundation to improve the well-being of the person with dementia
Content:
Overview of Dementia
Creating a dementia friendly environment
Communicating with the person with Dementia
Person Centred Care
Palliative Care and the person with Dementia
Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the programme the participants will:
Describe the normal ageing process
Describe dementia
Explain the impact the progression of dementia has on a person and their families
Recognise the impact the environment has on the person with a dementia and their carers
Discuss person-centred care
Enhance quality of life for the person with dementia
Identify the main principles of communicating with the person with dementia
Identify and respond to changes in behaviour creatively
Accreditation:
NMBI 16 CEU’s
No of Places Available:
20 Places
Target Audience:
All Healthcare staff from disciplines working in the public, voluntary and private sector who will be
expected to undertake work based activities during the programme
Facilitators:
Staff of the Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital and others
Date Venue Time Duration
Day 1- 21st April & Centre of Nurse 09.30-17.00 It is essential that
Day 2- 6th May 2015 Education, 34 Henry staff attend both
Street, Cork days
Nominations from relevant Line Manager to:
Ms. Lorna Roche, Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital, Grenville Place, Cork
Tel: 021 4935184 Email: cne@muh.ie
22Foot Screening and Education of the Patient with Diabetes
Aim:
The aim of the education programme is to facilitate nurses working in primary care to be
knowledgeable of, and able to use the National Diabetes Programme Model of Care of the Diabetic
Foot (HSE 2011)
Content:
The Module of care for the Diabetic Foot (HSE 2011)
Principles of Diabetic foot assessment
Pathway to foot ulceration
Screening Tool
Referral Forms
Patient Information Leaflets
Practical Workshop to include low, moderate and high risk diabetes foot. Facilitators demonstrates
to group and Patients are pre-graded by podiatrists. Practical Workshop on use of monofilament and
screening tool.
Students practice on colleagues in pairs with 1 Podiatrist Facilitator
Use assessment Tools, Monofilaments, tuning forks and patient information leaflets
Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the programme the participants will:
Outline the anatomy and physiology of the normal foot
Identify the patient at risk of, and discuss the signs and symptoms of, neuropathy, ischaemia,
and infection
Demonstrate an understanding of, and the utilisation of the National Diabetes Programme:
Model of Care for the Diabetic Foot (HSE 2011)
Undertake an examination and assessment of the diabetic foot at the workshop session,
categorize and identify appropriate referral process
Accreditation:
Pending
Number of places:
18 places
Target Audience: Registered Nurses working in public, voluntary and Independent / Private
Healthcare Settings in Ireland
Facilitators:
Podiatrists and Nurse Tutors
Date Venue Time Duration
24th February 2015 Centre of Nurse 14.00-18.00 Half day
Education, 34 Henry
Street, Cork
23Nominations from relevant Line Manager to:
Ms. Lorna Roche,
Administrator
Centre of Nurse Education
Mercy University Hospital
Cork
Tel: 021 4935184
Email: cne@muh.ie
24Hand Hygiene Assessors Programme
Aim:
Highlight the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the transmission of infection
Content:
Overview of the evidence to support hand hygiene from World Health Organisation (WHO) 2009 and
2011 and Irish Hand Hygiene Guidelines (SARI 2005) with particular reference to long term care and
community settings
Principles of Hand Hygiene with practical workshop on technique and assessment technique
Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the programme participants will:
Discuss hand hygiene
Be competent in the practice of hand hygiene
Have the skills and knowledge to teach hand hygiene to staff in their work environment
Accreditation:
NMBI CEU’s 4.5
Target Audience:
Healthcare Personnel in all settings
Number of places:
30
Facilitators:
Patricia Coughlan, Liz Forde and Niamh McDonnell Infection Prevention and Control Nurses, HSE
South Angela Geary Nurse Teacher CNE MUH
Date Venue Time Duration
To be confirmed Centre of Nurse 08.30-14.30 5.5hours
Education, 34 Henry
Street, Cork
Nominations from relevant Line Manager to:
HSE South – Disability Services, Media Lab., St. Finbarr’s Hospital
Cork
Tel: 021 4923148
Email: Patricia.Coughlan2@hse.ie
25Injection Technique Workshop
Aim:
To update nurses with evidence based knowledge and skills in the administration of intramuscular
(IM) and subcutaneous injections (SC)
Content:
Irish Injection technique recommendations in diabetes and other relevant guidelines.
Indications and complications, injection sites and appropriate volumes.
Pre procedural considerations
Sharps safety
Drawing up procedures
How to hold a child during immunisation.
Procedure for Intramuscular Injection including landmarking of sites
Procedure for Subcutaneous Injection
Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the programme participants will:
Discuss national recommendations on subcutaneous injection technique in diabetes and
other relevant guidelines
Discuss benefits and risks associated with injections
Discuss pre procedure considerations such as selection of equipment and infection control.
Discuss the appropriate injection sites for subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
Discuss the correct positioning of a child during immunisation.
Demonstrate safe administering of IM and SC injections
Accreditation:
NMBI 3 CEU’s
No of Places Available:
16
Target Audience:
Registered Nurses working in Irish Healthcare settings
Facilitators:
Staff of Mercy University Hospital Centre of Nurse Education
Date Venue Time Duration
29th January, 30th Centre of Nurse 9.30-12.30 3hours
April 2015 Education, 34 Henry
Street, Cork
Nominations from relevant Line Manager to:
Ms. Lorna Roche
Administrator
Centre of Nurse Education
Mercy University Hospital, Cork Tel: 021 4935184 Email: cne@muh.ie
26Medication Management
Aim:
To equip Registered Nurses with the Guiding Principles of Medication Management
Content:
Principles of Medication Management as outlined by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na
hÉireann (2007) (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland). Best Practice in Medication Management
Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the programme participants will:
Understand the Guiding Principles of Medication Management as outlined by An Bord
Altranais (NMBI) (2007)
Apply the Guiding Principles of Medication Management in a safe, effective and ethical way.
Accreditation:
NMBI 4 CEUs
No of Places Available:
20
Target Audience:
Registered Nurses working in Irish Healthcare settings
Facilitators:
Angela Geary, Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
Date Venue Time Duration
26th January, 10th Centre of Nurse 09.00-13.00 4hrs
March, 18th May Education, 34 Henry
2015 Street, Cork
Nominations from relevant Line Manager to:
Ms. Lorna Roche
Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
Grenville Place, Cork
Tel: 021 4935184 Fax: 021 4279502 Email: cne@muh.ie
27Preceptorship HALF DAY
Aim:
To prepare qualified nurses to undertake the role of preceptor for undergraduate students
Content:
Workshop: Clinical Learning Outcomes and Competency booklet
Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the programme participants will:
Discuss the use of Steineker and Bells experiential learning as a framework to assess student’s
expected level of learning
Complete the student assessment booklets in an appropriate and fair manner
Accreditation:
NMBI 3CEU’s
No of Places Available:
40 Places
Target Audience:
Nurses working in the public, voluntary, and private sector
Facilitators:
Eleanor Crowley Mercy University Hospital Centre of Nurse Education
Clinical Placement Coordinators
Mercy University Hospital, South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Mental Health Services and ID
services
Lecturers – School of Nursing & Midwifery, University College, Cork
Pre-Requisites:
1. You must be qualified at least 6 months
2. Completed a teaching and assessing module / course ie Diploma, degree ENB or equivalent.
3. It is recommended that you complete the An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann
(Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) Competency Assessment E-learning programme (also
available as a link on the above website)
4. You are requested to download and bring with you, a copy of the most recent preceptor pack
Available at: www.ucc.ie/en/nursingmidwifery/allocations/preceptorinfo
Date Venue Time Duration
12th February, 4th Centre of Nurse 10.30-13.30 Half Day
March 2015 Education, 34 Henry
Street, Cork
Nominations from relevant Line Manager to:
Ms. Lorna Roche
Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
Grenville Place, Cork
Tel: 021 4935184 Fax: 021 4279502 Email: cne@muh.ie
28Responsive Behaviours: understanding and Supporting the person with dementia
(National Programme)
Aim:
To enable participants to support the person living with dementia in a person centred way when to
they present with or develop responsive behaviours
Content:
Approaches to supporting the person with responsive behaviours
Assessment of the person / workshops
Interventions to support the person / workshops
Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the programme participants will:
Discuss the factors contributing to responsive behaviours in the person with dementia
Have the skill and confidence to assess the person with dementia presenting with responsive
behaviours
Plan and adopt person centred creative approaches to support the person living with
dementia who presents with responsive behaviours
Engage in critical evaluation to ensure supports meet the needs of the person living with
dementia.
Accreditation:
NMBI 7 CEU’s
Number of Places:
16
Pre-requisites:
A foundation programme in understanding dementia e.g. Enhancing and Enabling well being for
the person with dementia or other equivalent is essential.
It is recommended that a RGN from your unit attend this programme in conjunction with HCA staff
Target Audience:
Health care staff who meet the above pre-requisites
Facilitators:
Staff of the Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
Date Venue Time Duration
22nd January, 20th Centre of Nurse 09.30-17.00 Full day
May 2015 Education, 34 Henry
Street, Cork
29Nominations from relevant Line Manager to:
Ms. Lorna Roche
Centre of Nurse Education, Mercy University Hospital
Grenville Place, Cork
Tel: 021 4935184 Email: cne@muh.ie
30List of other programmes that are available on request
Professional Portfolio Development for Nurses / Midwives
5hrs
Concepts and Issues in Intellectual Disability Nursing (For non-RNIDs)
4hrs
Team Building Clinical Leadership
3 half days
Early Warning Score
4hrs
People with Intellectual Disability and Health Care Needs
1hr
People with Intellectual Disability and Mental Health Needs
2hrs
Report Writing Workshop
2.5hrs
Asthma Workshop
4hrs
Tracheostomy Care for Adults
7.75 hrs
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