Module: Care of Children with Renal disease

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Care of Children with Renal disease
Module Code	NUR1094 (ITS: NS443)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

To increase the theoretical knowledge base of students who care for children and their families with renal disease. To further the students practical knowledge and clinical skills in the nursing care and management of children and their families with renal disease.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate evidence based nursing care of children with acute, chronic and end stage renal disease in the healthcare setting and in the community.
2. Critically examine the patho-physiological process in relation to renal disease in childhood and relate to the delivery of nursing care
3. Explore the application of the pharmacological support and its delivery systems as utilised for the treatment of common renal disorders in childhood
4. Critically analyse the social, economic and psychological implications of a chronic illness on the child and family and the importance of family centered care in meeting the holistic needs of each child and their family.
5. Evaluate the role of the children s nurse in meeting the health promotion and education needs of the child with renal disease along the life continuum

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	30	content related to learning outcomes
Clinical laboratory	4	No Description
Clinical placement	6	placement on childrens renal unit
Independent Study	85	No Description
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	11280	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Tracey Harrington	Module Teacher	Colleen O'Neill, Yvonne Corcoran

Section Breakdown
CRN	21291	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Tracey Harrington	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Case study	70%	Week 1
Short Answer Questions	n/a	30%	Week 1

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

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Indicative Reading List

Books:

Aver,E., Harmon, W., Niaudet, P.: 2008, Paediatric Nephrology, 5th Edition, Lippincott, New York,
Springhouse: 2006, Fluidsd and Electrolytes Made Incrediably Easy! A Pocket guide, 3rd edition, Springhouse, Pennsylvania,
Webb, N., Postlewaithe, R: 2003, Clinical Paediatric Nephrology, 3rd, Oxford University Press, New York,
Crawford, D. and Hickson, W.: 2002, An Introduction to Neonatal Nursing Care., 2nd edition, Care of Infants with Renal Disorders, Cheltenham: Nelson,
O Callaghan, C: 2006, Renal System at a Glance, 2nd Edition, Whiley;Blackwell, Oxford University Press,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

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