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 respiratory and neuorological function in community and healthcare settings. 2. Apply evidence based nursing care to children with altered respiratory and neurological function in community and healthcare settings. 3. Examine the rationale for the delivery of evidence based care to children with altered respiratory and neurological function in all healthcare settings. 4. Demonstrate a 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
The nature of disease and pathological process The effect of disease and pathology on the normal functioning of the respiratory and neurological systems will be explored. This will include the physiological, social and psychological aspects of illness. Respiratory system - anatomy and physiology This section revisits the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, with particular emphasis on understanding the ongoing growth and development of the respiratory system as the child grows. Neurological system - anatomy and physiology This section revisits the anatomy and physiology of the neurological system, with particular emphasis on understanding the ongoing growth and development of the respiratory system as the child grows. 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 respiratory and neurological disorders. Evidenced based nursing interventions Nursing assessment strategies, care planning, delivery techniques and evaluation of care provided to children and their family with a variety of health care needs related to dysfunction of the respiratory and neurological systems. Health education and promotion Health promotion and health education as applied to children with altered respiratory and neurological function will be examined. Complementary and alternative therapies The uses and benefits of complementary and alternative therapies in the treatment of children with altered respiratory and neurological function will be considered. This will include developing an understanding of allied health professional roles within the multidisciplinary team. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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