Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the nursing care of children with a variety of common childhood illnesses. In this module the students will draw on previous theoretical knowledge and clinical experiences. They will acquire knowledge and skills based on current evidence based nursing practice to care for children with a variety of health care needs. Students are expected to attend lectures, practical demonstrations and contribute to tutorials. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Analyse the role of the children's nurse in relation to the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to children with altered gastrointestinal and ENT function in community and healthcare settings. 2. Apply evidence based nursing care to children with altered gastrointestinal and ENT function in community and healthcare settings. 3. Examine the rationale for the delivery of evidence-based care to children with altered gastrointestinal and ENT function in all healthcare settings and within the context of the national model of child healthcare. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of collaborative working and decision making within an interdisciplinary team. 5. Evaluate the role of the children's nurse in meeting the health promotion and education needs of children and their families in community and healthcare settings. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Anatomy and physiology This section revisits the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system and ear, nose and throat (ENT). It focuses particularly on the each system as the child grows and develops. The nature of disease and pathological process The effect of disease and pathology on the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal system and ENT will be explored. This will include the physiological, social and psychological aspects of illness. Evidenced-based nursing interventions Nursing assessment strategies, care planning, delivery techniques and evaluation of care, underpinned by ethical principles, provided to children and their families with a variety of health care needs. This includes using the Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) and following national guidelines on sepsis management. Pharmacological interventions Principles of pharmacological interventions will be explored to include the mechanisms of action in relation to drugs used most frequently in management of gastrointestinal and ENT disorders. Pain assessment and management Students will explore pain assessment and management strategies. Communication Age appropriate, cross cultural communication techniques and skills will be developed. Complementary and alternative therapies The uses and benefits of complementary and alternative therapies in the treatment of children with altered gastrointestinal and ENT function will be considered. Health education and promotion Health promotion and health education as applied to children with altered gastrointestinal and ENT function will be examined. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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