| Module Title |
Nursing Care of Children & Adolescents with Diabetes |
| Module Code |
NUR1108 (ITS: NS485) |
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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
To increase the theoretical knowledge base of students who care for children and their families with Diabetes Mellitus and other forms of diabetes.
To further the students practical knowledge and clinical skills in the nursing care and management of children with diabetes and their families.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate evidence based care in the nursing management of children with diabetes in the healthcare setting and in the community
2. 1D646B74-F386-0001-F867-4139E82059C0
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 2 | No Description | | Lecture | 26 | related to module learning outcomes | | Clinical laboratory | 4 | clinical skills related to the nursing care of children with diabetes | | Clinical placement | 6 | clinical experience working with diabetes nurse specialist team | | Independent Study | 87 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11287 | 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 | Yvonne Corcoran | Module Teacher | |
| | Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21292 | 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 | | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| 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
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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:
- dd: 0, Essential(2005) Clinical Practice Guidelines: Type 1 Diabetes in Children and AdolescentsNational Medical and Research Council AustraliaISPAD (2000) Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Typ1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and AdolescentsISPAD Medical,
- International Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes: 2007, Consensus Guidelines on the management of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents,
- Hanas, R.: 2007, Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults, 3rd edition, Class Publishing, London,
- Pickup, J. Williams, G.: 2003, A Textbook of Diabetes, Blackwell Science, Oxford,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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