Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description The aim of this module is to enhance the student's ability to care for children with complex multisystem dysfunction by critically examining the nursing knowledge and clinical skills essential for this client group and their families. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 healthcare needs in community and healthcare settings. 2. Examine the rationale for the delivery of evidence based care to children with a variety of healthcare needs in all healthcare settings. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of collaborative working within an interdisciplinary team. 4. Identify key clinical resources in a variety of settings and demonstrate knowledge of collaborative working and decision making within an interdisciplinary team. 5. Critically explore the evidence based care of children and their families in relation to dying, death, grief, loss and bereavement. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 pathology The effect of disease and pathology on the normal functioning of the haemolytic system will be explored. This will include the physiological, social and psychological aspects of complex acute and chronic childhood haemolytic and oncological diseases. Evidence based nursing interventions Nursing assessment strategies, care planning, care delivery techniques and evaluation of care provided to children and their families with a variety of complex haemoloytic conditions including anaemia, clotting disorders and autoimmune disorsers of the blood and blood cells will be examined. Care of the child with cancer will be explored. Pharmaceutical interventions Principles of pharmacological interventions will be explored to include the mechanisms of action in relation to drugs (to include the administration of blood and blood products) most frequently used in the management of haematological and oncological diseases. Health education and promotion Health education and promotion to include risk factors and preventative strategies. Palliative care, death and bereavement Role of the children's nurse in caring for children with terminal illnesses. palliative care, bereavement and grief. Supporting bereaved parents/siblings/family | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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