| Module Title |
Care of Children with Airway Dysfunction |
| Module Code |
NUR1104 (ITS: NS465) |
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Faculty |
Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module will facilitate the development of theory and practice for nurses who care for children with airway/respiratory dysfunction. They will be able to provide skilled, research-based care and support for these children and their families. It will broaden and deepen their knowledge and skills such that they can anticipate and respond to the needs of children cared for in a variety of community settings. It is underpinned by a family-centred philosophy. Evidence-based, multi-disciplinary care will be promoted. A holistic approach to care will be fostered.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the embryology, anatomy and pathophysiology of the paediatric respiratory system and its application to the child with airway/respiratory dysfunction
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3. Demonstrate the skills of: artificial airway suctioning; tracheostomy care; percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding; basic life support.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 26 | lectures from multi-disciplinary team on topics relevant to nursing the child with airway/respiratory dysfunction | | Assignment Completion | 30 | Case history on child with airway/respiratory dysfunction or principles of care to be negotiated if no relevant experience available at the time | | Clinical placement | 4 | Observation/ supervised practice on Intensive Care/ward in Children's University Hospital (CUH) | | Clinical laboratory | 6 | Skills demonstration and practice | | Independent Study | 59 | Studying and reflecting on concepts and application of theory |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11284 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Ciara White | Module Teacher | Colleen O'Neill |
| | Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21302 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Ciara White | Module Teacher | Colleen O'Neill |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Participation | Assignment case study or essay negotiated if no suitable children in the nurse's care at the time. | 60% | Week 1 | | Laboratory Portfolio | Skills testing eg Tracheostomy care, | 40% | 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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Russell C, Malte B.: 2004, Tracheostomy: A Multi-professional Approach, 2nd edition, Palgrave, New York, 13 978-0521688987
- Trigg E. and Mohammed T.: 2006, Practices in Children's Nursing. Guidelines for Hospital and Community, 2nd edition, Churchill Livingstone, London, 0-443-10022-5
- Rankin S. and Stallings K.: 2001, Patient Education. Principles and Practice, 4th, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, 0-7817-2022-2
- Smith L. and Coleman V.: 2010, Child and Family-Cenred Healthcare. Concept, Theory & Practice, 2nd edition, Palgrave, New York, 978-0-230-20596-3
Articles:
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Other Resources
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