Student Diary 2011/2012
Pre-Nursing University day out in DCU.
As part of FETAC Level 5 Pre-Nursing a number of our students trekked to DCU in the early hours of a dark morning in search of our bright futures. We were not disappointed. The University itself is a splendid building and is home to some of our country’s finest facilities such as their Nursing faculty with its assimilation wards and also fine sports facilities. The group was given a very in-depth tour of the Nursing building which included various different assimilation wards including information about how the classes and lectures are run and for what purpose. Seeing the university and of course the wards really gave us a feel for our studies after our time here at St. Conleth’s who provide an outstanding course which gives all future nurses the ever needed stepping stone to a great career. The university is quite the commute, however it is definitely worth it as it offers a strange but welcoming home from home feel. The day overall was worth it in every sense, any unanswered questions were answered in the best way possible by a senior lecturer who served as our very own tour guide too. Such a visit is highly recommended before setting hopes on something that may not be for you, DCU was a real eye opener, but luckily, in a good way.
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Here's a look at whats going on in our room , Room 32
As a part of Care of Older Person Module Pre-nursing students were required to carry out a task or an activity in the workplace. The class was divided into four groups – five members each group – staff. The other students were acting as clients.
On Thursday 12th January 2012 first group presented Sonas aPc therapy – devised by sister Mary Threadgold, a speech and language therapist in Dublin. Sonas is gaelic for “well being” and aPc means “activating potential for communication”. The group gave us a sample of Sonas session: singing, gentle exercising, taste and smell action, reading a short story.
The second group on Thursday demonstrated Reminiscence Therapy which refers to recollection of memories from the past and is very beneficial for older people with Alzheimer. The group started with reading newspaper by clients. Next the clients were playing bingo, so as a bit of competition was involved in it the other students could observe how to manage with challenging behaviours.
The next morning the next group presented an activity for clients who were wheelchairs users. This activity was Card Making. All clients were making valentines Card which allowed them to exercise their fine motor skills and socialize with others. The cards were sold for €1/each and profit of €15 was donated to the Irish Wheelchair Association.
The last group carried out an activity called “Fun with Baking”. Their clients represented people with mild to moderate Intellectually Disabilities. Baking scones with group would help to improve their fine motor skills, team building skills and socialise while also building up confidence. The clients baked scones with the staff and they really enjoyed it.
All students found this experience very beneficial. It let us see different types of activities for older people. At the beginning every group had to identify a profile of the clients, their condition and their needs. By doing the tasks we could learn how to satisfy client’s needs. As it is very important for nurses to have good communication skills we could also exercise it during the activities.
Pre-Nursing University day out in DCU.
As part of FETAC Level 5 Pre-Nursing a number of our students trekked to DCU in the early hours of a dark morning in search of our bright futures. We were not disappointed. The University itself is a splendid building and is home to some of our country’s finest facilities such as their Nursing faculty with its assimilation wards and also fine sports facilities. The group was given a very in-depth tour of the Nursing building which included various different assimilation wards including information about how the classes and lectures are run and for what purpose. Seeing the university and of course the wards really gave us a feel for our studies after our time here at St. Conleth’s who provide an outstanding course which gives all future nurses the ever needed stepping stone to a great career. The university is quite the commute, however it is definitely worth it as it offers a strange but welcoming home from home feel. The day overall was worth it in every sense, any unanswered questions were answered in the best way possible by a senior lecturer who served as our very own tour guide too. Such a visit is highly recommended before setting hopes on something that may not be for you, DCU was a real eye opener, but luckily, in a good way.
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Here's a look at whats going on in our room , Room 32
As a part of Care of Older Person Module Pre-nursing students were required to carry out a task or an activity in the workplace. The class was divided into four groups – five members each group – staff. The other students were acting as clients.
On Thursday 12th January 2012 first group presented Sonas aPc therapy – devised by sister Mary Threadgold, a speech and language therapist in Dublin. Sonas is gaelic for “well being” and aPc means “activating potential for communication”. The group gave us a sample of Sonas session: singing, gentle exercising, taste and smell action, reading a short story.
The second group on Thursday demonstrated Reminiscence Therapy which refers to recollection of memories from the past and is very beneficial for older people with Alzheimer. The group started with reading newspaper by clients. Next the clients were playing bingo, so as a bit of competition was involved in it the other students could observe how to manage with challenging behaviours.
The next morning the next group presented an activity for clients who were wheelchairs users. This activity was Card Making. All clients were making valentines Card which allowed them to exercise their fine motor skills and socialize with others. The cards were sold for €1/each and profit of €15 was donated to the Irish Wheelchair Association.
The last group carried out an activity called “Fun with Baking”. Their clients represented people with mild to moderate Intellectually Disabilities. Baking scones with group would help to improve their fine motor skills, team building skills and socialise while also building up confidence. The clients baked scones with the staff and they really enjoyed it.
All students found this experience very beneficial. It let us see different types of activities for older people. At the beginning every group had to identify a profile of the clients, their condition and their needs. By doing the tasks we could learn how to satisfy client’s needs. As it is very important for nurses to have good communication skills we could also exercise it during the activities.
