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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title Children's Neuroscience Care
Module Code NS486 (ITS) / NUR1109 (Banner)
Faculty Science & Health School Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health
Module Co-ordinatorTracey Harrington
Module TeachersVeronica Lambert
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
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Description

The module is designed to increase the theoretical knowledge base of healthcare practitioners who care for children with neuro-medical/neurosurgical needs in both acute and community settings.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of normal neuro-anatomy and neurophysiology and its application to disordered function.
2. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based holistic, family centred care of the child with a neuro-medical/neurosurgical condition.
3. Discuss the neuromedical, neurosurgical, pharmacological and therapeutic interventions available to support the child with altered neurological function.
4. Analyse the psychological, sociocultural and economic implications of altered neurological function on the child and their family.
5. Evaluate the contribution of the multi-disciplinary team in the care of children who have neurological/neurosurgical needs and their families.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture36Face to face contact
Independent Study81No Description
Clinical laboratory4Clinical Skills instruction
Class Presentation4Poster presentation/ assessment
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

Indicative content
To include - Anatomy and physiology of the neurological system. Neuro-medical disorders including epilepsy, meningitis, cerebrovascular and neuromuscular conditions. Neurosurgical conditions including pre/post-operative neurosurgical care, brain tumours, cerebral aneurysms, traumatic brain injury and hydrocephalus. Investigations/treatment modalities of neuro-medical and neurosurgical conditions in children. Ongoing transitional and rehabilitation care (post initial presentation). Pharmacological/non-pharmacological interventions. The contribution of the multi-disciplinary team within neurosciences. Support/education/health promotion for the child and family.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Poster presentation Candidates will prepare and deliver a poster presentation in class.70%Sem 1 End
In Class TestCandidates will undertake a Multiple Choice Questionnaire (MCQ) in class.30%Sem 1 End
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

  • Cartwright. C, and Wallace. D.: 2013, Nursing Care of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient., Springer., Berlin.,
  • Hickey J.V.: 2013, The Clinical Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing., 7th Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.,
  • Macqueen, S., Bruce, E., and Gibson, F.: 2012, The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Children’s Nursing Practices., Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford,
  • Martin C, Smith J.: 2009, Paediatric Neurosurgery for Nurses, Evidence based care for children and their families., Routledge., W. Sussex,
  • Chamley, C., Carson, P., Randall, D. and Sandwell, M.: 2005, Developmental Anatomy and Physiology of Children. A Practical Approach., Churchill Livingstone., London,
  • Peate I and Gormley-Fleming E: 2015, Fundamentals of Children's Anatomy and Physiology - a Textbook for Nursing and Healthcare Students, 1st, Wiley-Blackwell,
Other Resources

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