Module: General Nursing 2A

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	General Nursing 2A
Module Code	NS278 (ITS) / NUR1032 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health
Module Co-ordinator	-
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

None

Description

This module will use a biopsychosocial perspective to explore the treatment and nursing management of patients with disorders of the reproductive, renal, neurological and integumentary systems. The delivery of care will be considered from a person centred perspective underpinned by the self-management support approach. The module is delivered through a combination of face to face lectures, clinical skills practice sessions and online group tutorials.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing management for patients/clients with conditions relating to the renal, reproductive, neurological and integumentary systems using a person centred approach to care.
2. Observe and then practice the clinical skills deemed necessary for the nursing management of the above patient groups
3. Gain an understanding of the pharmacology associated with the nursing management of the above patient groups.
4. Explore the nurses' role in promoting health in relation to the above patient/client group underpinned by the self-management support approach.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Clinical laboratory	4	Simulation practice of clinical skills in the Clinical Education Centre
Directed learning	30	Directed reading for class /preparatory work for group discussions/ practice time in Clinical Education Centre
Online activity	10	Online LOOP discussion on case scenarios
Independent Study	57	Assessment preparation, reading, group work, simulated clinical practice in Clinical Education Centre
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Biological aspects of disease
Biological aspects of disease and particular conditions affecting the reproductive, renal, neurological and integumentary systems.

Management of nursing care
Assessment strategies, care planning and evaluation of care.

Care of the patient with regard to skin integrity
Promotion of skin integrity, care of the patient with an acute or chronic wound, wound cleaning and dressing, removal of sutures and clips, the management of pressure area care.

Fluid and Electrolytes
Fluid and electrolyte balance and disturbances. Fundamental concepts. Fluid volume disturbances: Hypovolaemia & Hypervolaemia Electrolyte imbalances

Relevant cognitive, affective and psycho-motor skills.
Observation of demonstration and practice of nursing skills undertaken in the Clinical Education Centre

Pharmaceutical interventions.
Linkage with co requistite Pharmacology in Nursing module (NS204) with regard to the relevant pharmacological interventions

Teamwork, communication & collaboration in nursing practice:
Focus will be on working effectively as a member of the nursing and multidisciplinary team. This will include the importance of effective communication and collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team and community care team.

Relevant health promotion issues and strategies
Explore the nurses' role in promoting health in relation to the above patient/client group underpinned by the self-management support approach.

Psychological and social aspects of disease and nursing care
Explore the social and psychological aspects of acute and chronic health conditions and gain understanding of potential impact on patients

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Waugh, A. & Grant A: 2018, Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness, 13, Churchill and Livingstone, New York, 9780702032271
The Royal Marsden: 2015, The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures., Student Edition, 9th Edition, Wiley-Blackwell, England, 978-1-118-746
Page, C. P., Greenstein, P. & Gould, D.: 2008, Trounce's Clinical Pharmacology for Nurses., 18th, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, 9780443068041
Brunner, L.S. & Suddarth D.S: 2017, Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing, 14th Edition, Lippincott, London, 9781496347992
Brooker, C., Nico, M.,& Alexander, M.: 2011, Alexander's Nursing Practice, 4th, Churchill Livingstone, 9780702046407
Hickey, Joanne V.; Strayer, Andrea L.: 2019, The Clinical Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing, 8th, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 978-197510067

Other Resources

59031, Website, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, 2014, Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, https://www.nmbi.ie/Standards-Guidance/Code, 59032, Website, Department of Health, Ireland, 2016, VALUES FOR NURSES AND MIDWIVES IN IRELAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH POSITION PAPER: 1 JUNE 2016, Dublin, Ireland, https://health.gov.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/J___-Dept-of-Health-DL.pdf, 59033, Website, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, 2013, Guidance to Nurses and Midwives on Social Media and Social Networking, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, https://www.nmbi.ie/nmbi/media/NMBI/Publications/Guidance-to-Nurses-Midwives-on-Social-Media-Social-Networking.pdf?ext=.pdf, 59034, Website, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, 0, NICE Pathways, guidance, Standards and indicators, London, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance, 59035, Website, Health Service Executive, 2018, Integrated Care Pathway for the Management of Spinal Cord Injury, https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/publications/clinical-strategy-and-programmes/integrated-care-pathway-spinal-cord-injury.pdf,

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