Module: Nursing Homes Studies (QQI Level 5)

Module: Nursing Homes Studies (QQI Level 5)

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will understand foundational nursing theories and their historical development.
At the end of the lesson you will be able to apply nursing theories in practical scenarios within nursing homes.
At the end of the lesson you will explore ethical, legal, and practical aspects of nursing in nursing homes.

What do you already know about nursing theories?

History of Nursing Theories

Overview of nursing theories.
Key figures: Nightingale, Henderson, Watson.
Importance of historical context in nursing.

Nursing Theories Explained

Definition of nursing theories.
Frameworks guiding nursing practice.
Impact on patient care and nursing actions.

Application of Nursing Theories

Case studies in nursing homes.
Role-playing scenarios.
Practical application of theories in real-life situations.

Ethical Considerations

Ethical principles in nursing.
Patient rights and autonomy.
Importance of ethical practice in nursing homes.

Legal Aspects of Nursing

Overview of legal responsibilities.
Regulations governing nursing practice.
Consequences of legal issues in nursing homes.

Practical Aspects of Nursing in Homes

Daily tasks and responsibilities of nurses.
Collaboration with healthcare teams.
Providing patient-centered care.

Definition List

Nursing Theories: Frameworks that guide the practice of nursing by providing a foundation for nursing concepts and actions.
Case Study: An in-depth exploration of a real-life scenario used to illustrate and apply theoretical concepts.
Role-playing: An educational activity where participants act out roles to explore particular situations,

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.