Module: General Nursing 4

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	General Nursing 4
Module Code	NS4016
School	38
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Anne Kirwan Semester 2: Anne Kirwan Autumn: Anne Kirwan
Module Teachers	Anne Kirwan Joanne Cleary-Holdforth
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

The purpose of this module is to enable students to consolidate essential knowledge and skills to maximise their performance during their internship practice placement. Students will integrate the knowledge and skills required to care for patients with various medical/surgical conditions in the general healthcare setting. Using a combination of case studies and simulation, students will apply their previous knowledge and understanding of the nursing process within the care of these patients. Students will also develop the skills of patient assessment and decision making in clinical nursing practice. Students are expected to attend lectures, contribute to seminars, analyse patient case studies and participate in simulation based learning activities.

Learning Outcomes

1. Conduct a comprehensive assessment of various patient cases (e.g. care of the older person, care of the person with a medical/surgical condition).
2. Interpret the information gleaned from the assessment to make appropriate plan of care.
3. Implement evidence-based plan of care to meet patient-specific needs, evaluate the care provided and amend plan as appropriate.
4. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a member of the nursing and multidisciplinary team.
5. Identify the information and education needs of patients and their families to enable them to manage the effects of illness

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	18	Theory underpinning the subject areas covered in this module
Laboratory	18	Nursing skill based practical activities undertaken in the Clinical Education Centre.
Independent Study	214	Completion of reading, preparation of assessments and preparation work for clinical education centre exercises
Total Workload: 250

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

Nursing care of the person with a medical condition:
In this section of the module, various complex medical conditions will be analysed and suitable plans of care developed, implemented and evaluated. Examples of medical conditions examined will include myocardial infarction, congestive cardiac failure, cerebrovascular accident, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Male catheterisation. Management of clinical deterioration.

Nursing care of the person with a surgical condition:
In this section of the module, various complex surgical conditions will be analysed and suitable plans of care developed, implemented and evaluated. Examples of surgical conditions examined will include cholecystectomy, bowel resection, hysterectomy, prostatectomy, and mastectomy. Management of a patient with a wound. Venepuncture and Intravenous access. Management of clinical deterioration.

Nursing care of the older person:
The specific needs of the older person with medical/surgical conditions will be explored in detail. The influence of the bio psychosocial changes of aging and the relationship with frailty will be explored.

Clinical judgement, decision making, teamwork and communication
In this section the focus will be on fostering optimum clinical judgement and decision making as well as working effectively as a member of the nursing and multidisciplinary team.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Portfolio	Preparation for practice placement chapter Reflection on simulation chapter Case Study of assessment and care of patient with comorbidities	80%	Week 8
Participation	Care of the deteriorating patient, venepuncture and cannulation skills sessions, reflection on learning.	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Hogan-Quigley, B., Bickley, L.: 2017, Bates' nursing guide to physical examination and history taking, Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia,
Bickley, L,. Bates, B.: 2009, Bates' guide to physical examination and history taking, Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia,
McArthur-Rouse, P. and Prosser, S: 2007, Assessing and managing the acutely ill adult surgical patient, Blackwell, Oxford,
Endacot, R., Jevon, P., Cooper, S.: 2009, Clinical Nursing Skills Core and Advanced., Oxford University Press.,
Siviter, B.: 2008, The Newly Qualified Nurses Handbook., Baillere Tindall.,
An Bord Altranais: 2007, Guidance to Nurses and Midwives on Medication Management, An Bord Altranais, Dublin,
An Bord Altranais: 2010, Guidance for New Nurse and Midwife Registrants, An Bord Altranais, Dublin,
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland: 2015, Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, Dublin,
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland: 2014, Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, Dublin,

Other Resources

59695, Module Loop page, 0, Additional up to date resources and links will be made available via the loop site for this module,

Programme or List of Programmes

BNCG	BSc in Children's & General Nursing
BNGN	BSc in Nursing (General)

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