| Module Title |
Children's Neuroscience Care |
| Module Code |
NUR1109 (ITS: NS486) |
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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
The module is designed to increase the theoretical knowledge base of healthcare practitioners who care for children with neuro-medical/neurosurgical needs in both acute and community settings.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of normal neuro-anatomy and neurophysiology and its application to disordered function.
2. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based holistic, family centred care of the child with a neuro-medical/neurosurgical condition.
3. Discuss the neuromedical, neurosurgical, pharmacological and therapeutic interventions available to support the child with altered neurological function.
4. Analyse the psychological, sociocultural and economic implications of altered neurological function on the child and their family.
5. Evaluate the contribution of the multi-disciplinary team in the care of children who have neurological/neurosurgical needs and their families.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 36 | Face to face contact | | Independent Study | 81 | No Description | | Clinical laboratory | 4 | Clinical Skills instruction | | Class Presentation | 4 | Poster presentation/ assessment |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11288 | 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 | Lisa McIlmurray | Module Teacher | Tracey Harrington, Veronica Lambert |
| | Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21303 | 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 | Lisa McIlmurray | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Poster presentation | Candidates will prepare and deliver a poster presentation in class. | 70% | Sem 1 End | | In Class Test | Candidates will undertake a Multiple Choice Questionnaire (MCQ) in class. | 30% | Sem 1 End |
| 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 |
d, |
| 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
Indicative content
To include - Anatomy and physiology of the neurological system. Neuro-medical disorders including epilepsy, meningitis, cerebrovascular and neuromuscular conditions.
Neurosurgical conditions including pre/post-operative neurosurgical care, brain tumours, cerebral aneurysms, traumatic brain injury and hydrocephalus.
Investigations/treatment modalities of neuro-medical and neurosurgical conditions in children.
Ongoing transitional and rehabilitation care (post initial presentation).
Pharmacological/non-pharmacological interventions.
The contribution of the multi-disciplinary team within neurosciences.
Support/education/health promotion for the child and family.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Cartwright. C, and Wallace. D.: 2013, Nursing Care of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient., Springer., Berlin.,
- Hickey J.V.: 2013, The Clinical Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing., 7th Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.,
- Macqueen, S., Bruce, E., and Gibson, F.: 2012, The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Children’s Nursing Practices., Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford,
- Martin C, Smith J.: 2009, Paediatric Neurosurgery for Nurses, Evidence based care for children and their families., Routledge., W. Sussex,
- Chamley, C., Carson, P., Randall, D. and Sandwell, M.: 2005, Developmental Anatomy and Physiology of Children. A Practical Approach., Churchill Livingstone., London,
- Peate I and Gormley-Fleming E: 2015, Fundamentals of Children's Anatomy and Physiology - a Textbook for Nursing and Healthcare Students, 1st, Wiley-Blackwell,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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