·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.
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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
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