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Module Title	Nursing Perspectives
Module Code	NS112
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Mary Kelly	Office Number	H122H
Level	1	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To introduce the concepts that underpin nursing care in various contexts. To develop an appreciation of patient/client perceptions of nursing care.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes (Shared): On completion of this module, and following a period of personal study, students will be able to: Discuss the concept of care and caring. Discuss the concept of need and vulnerability as it relates to people in the care of nurses. Discuss the cultural aspects of care delivery. Explore the concepts of pain Discuss concepts of health and illness Outline the major determinants of health Describe the main categories of physical illness, menatal illness and intellectual disability Discuss the impact of illness-physical and mental-on the individual and their family Outline the role of the nurse in the General, Mental Health and Intellectual Disability settings(s) Discuss the role of the nurse in caring for the dying patient Describe approaches to health promotion

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	30
Tutorials	0
Laboratories	0
Seminars	3
Independent Learning Time	42

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

·Nursing concepts- care, caring and holism .The different settings in which care is available ·The concept of vulnerability as it relates to people in nursing care ·The concept of pain ·Introduction to death and dying .Overview of perspectives on health, illness and disability ·Introduction to cultural aspects of health and illness ·Classification and different categories of physical illness, mental illness and intellectual disability. ·Service provision for clients with intellectual disability ·The rights of the person with intellectual disability. ·Relationship between nurses, clients and carers ·Labels/stereotype and stigma ·Mental health care and treatment ·Impact of physical illness, mental illness and intellectual disability on the client, the family and the community ·Introduction to health promotion. Branch-specific seminars will provide students with an opportunity to explore aspects of this module that relate specifically to their branch of nursing.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Indicative Reading List

Essential: Basford and Slevin O. (2003) Theory and Practice of Nursing: an integrated approach to patient care. London. Nelson Thornes. Brunner L S & Suddarth D S. (1996) The Lippincott Manual of Medical and Surgical Nursing. 8th ed. London: Harper Row. Gates, B.(2003) Learning disabilities Toward Inclusion. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Heller, T., Reynolds, J., Gomm, R., Muston, R. and Pattison, S. (1996) Mental Health Matters: a reader London, Macmillan Long B C, Phipps W J, & Cassmeyer V L. (1995) Adult nursing; a nursing process approach. London: Mosby. Kozier B., Erb G., Berman A. and Burke K. (2003)Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process and Practice. 6th edition. New Jersey. Prentice Hall. Newell, R. and Gournay, K. (2000) Mental health nursing: an evidence-based approach Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Ewles L and Simnett I. (1999) Promoting health: a practical guide. 4th edition. London. Balliere-Tindall. Supplementary: Alexander M F, Fawcett J N, & Runciman P J. (1994) Nursing practice: hospital and home - the adult. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. Astor,R.Jeffreys, K. (2000) Positive initiatives for people with learning difficulties. Houndmills: Macmillan. Edlin G & Golanty E. (1992) Health and wellness. Boston: Jones and Bartlett Fernando, S. (1991) Mental health, race and culture London: Macmillan Gray, B. Ridden, G. (1999) Lifemaps of people with learning disabilities. London: Kingsley. Sinasin ,V ( 1992) Mental Handicap and the human condition London: Free Association books Naidoo J. and Wills J. (2000) Health promotion: foundations for practice. 2nd edition. London. Balliere Tindall. Thornton, J. (1996) Out of sight, out of mind. Experiences of mental illness Castleford: Yorkshire Art Circus Tyrer,P. and Steinburg, D. (1993) Models for mental disorder 2nd ed Chichester: John Wiley and Sons

Programme or List of Programmes

BNGN

BSc in Nursing (General)

BNID

BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability)

BNPY

BSc in Nursing (Psychiatric)

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