| Module Title |
Women's Health Specialist 1 |
| Module Code |
NUR1138 (ITS: NS5121) |
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Faculty |
Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
The module aims to provide students with evidence-based knowledge and skills specific to normal female anatomy and physiology from menarche to menopause and post-menopause.
The module will equip students with knowledge relevant to the practice of ambulatory gynaecology in a variety of healthcare settings (Sláintecare and National Maternity Strategy).
Students will be given the opportunity to apply their newly acquired knowledge to practice during the clinical practicum associated with the module.
During the module students will develop an individual ePortfolio which they can use as a resource and add to throughout their career.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a systematic higher level of understanding of the female anatomy and physiology including endocrinology as it relates to the lifespan from menarche to menopause and beyond
2. Demonstrate and critically appraise the integration of knowledge related to the gynaecological disorders that affect women’s health across their lifespan
3. Critically appraise and justify the research approaches/findings to the interventions applied to the area of specialist practice
4. Critically explore and appraise the importance and effective, comprehensive person- centred history-taking
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | Theoretical lecture: 24 | | Seminars | 14 | Seminars: 14hours (Clinical Practice Preceptors) | | Independent Study | 87 | Self Directed study: | | Clinical placement | 125 | Clinical practicum: 125 hours |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11314 | 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 | Mary Nevin | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Written Exam | MCQ on Anatomy & Physiology of the female reproduction system | 30% | Week 6 | | Assignment | Critical analysis of benign gynaecological disorders throughout the lifespan | 30% | Week 12 | | Reflective journal | A reflective case study from practice focusing on patient history taking | 40% | Week 12 |
| 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
Indicative content
Normal anatomy and physiology; Menstrual cycle; Disorders of menstruation; Signs and symptoms of disorders of menstruation and benign gynaecological disorders; History taking - theory and practice.
Learning Activities
Online lectures
Small group workshops tutorials
Individual assignments
ePortfolio development
Clinical competency documentation
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Gynaecology by Ten Teachers, Kenny & Bickerstaff (2017), 20th edition. https://dcu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/353DCU_INST/jrp0g3/alma991005450110307206.: 2017, eBook, 20th, GYNAECOLOGY
Articles:
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Other Resources
- 1: report, Standards and Guidance Scope of Practice,
- 419531: 1, Report, Sláintecare Implementation and Action Plan 2021-2023, Department of Health
- https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/6996b-slaintecare-implementation-strategy-and-action-plan-2021-2023/: 419532, 1, Report, National Maternity Strategy 2016
- https://assets.gov.ie/18835/ac61fd2b66164349a1547110d4b0003f.pdf: 419533, 1, Report, NICE Guidelines for Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- https://www.nice.org.uk/about/what-we-do/our-programmes/about-nice-pathways: 419534, 1, website, National Women and Infants Programme
- https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/acute-hospitals-division/woman-infants/: 419535, 1, Report, 2020, State of the Worlds Nursing Report
- https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240003279: 419536, 1, Report, 2021, The State of the Worlds Midwifery Report
- https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240003279: 419537, 1, Report, 2021, The Future of Nursing Report
- https://www.nap.edu/download/25982:
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