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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title General Nursing 3A
Module Code NS378 (ITS) / NUR1054 (Banner)
Faculty Science & Health School Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health
Module Co-ordinatorAmanda Drury
Module TeachersLeona Bannon
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
Repeat examination
Description

The aim of this module is designed to enable the student to further develop a critical understanding of a range of physical problems which patients experience. This module will use a biopsychosocial perspective to explore the treatment and management of the most commonly experienced problems in nursing practice. The principles of oncology nursing will be explored in this module also.

Learning Outcomes

1. Comprehend how to appropriately assess and manage physical problems.
2. Evaluate the physiology and aetiology of particular physical problems and their relevance to nursing care.
3. Illustrate the relationship which exists between nursing problems and the prioritization of care needs of the individual.
4. Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of people living with acute and chronic health problems.
5. Appreciate sociological and psychological perspectives as they relate to physical problems and health.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24No Description
Lecture6Practice time in Clinical Education Centre
Independent Study80Reading, Assessment preparation, group work
Fieldwork15Directed Reading for class/ Preparation work for 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

Anatomy, physiology and aetiology of physical problems such as:
Pain, medications, lethargy, nutrition, hydration, breathing, mobility, deteriorating vital signs and altered skin integrity

Nursing assessment and psychological management of physical problems relating to:
Nutrition, Pain, Nausea, Side effects of Medications, Weakness, Fluid balance, Dysnopea and altered skin integrity.

Psychosocial perspectives on patient problems:
Negotiating physical problems in society. Society, culture, norms and the individual with physical problems. Psychological coping mechanisms. Stress and illness perceptions. Family roles and functioning

Nursing the patient with acute and chronic health problems
The nursing care of individuals undergoing cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery). The patient/client experience of cancer and the impact on the family. The care of individuals and their families in the terminal stage of cancer. Case studies and discussion of nursing care of people experiencing acute illnesses and exacerbations of chronic diseases.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment0% Examination Weight100%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Written Examn/a100%n/a
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

    Other Resources

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    Preparation for 2024/25 academic year

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