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Module Title |
Interventions in Nursing Practice 2 (General)
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Module Code |
NS222
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School |
School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To examine the evidence and principles of care management of patients/clients for conditions relating to the gastrointestinal tract, the endocrine system, the central nervous system and the musculo-skeletal system.
To enable the student to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of the above patient/client groups.
To develop the clinical skills required for the nursing management of the above patient/client groups
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Learning Outcomes
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On completion of this module and following a period of personal study the student will be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing management of individuals in the above patient/client groups.
Demonstrate ability in the clinical skills deemed necessary for the nursing management of the above patient/client groups.
Demonstrate an ability to support patients / clients and families/carers in their experience of ill health relating to the above conditions.
Explore the nurses’ role in health promotion in relation to the patients with gastrointestinal , endocrine, neurological and the musculo-skeletal conditions.
Discuss the role of the multidisciplinary team, e.g. (CNS, physiotherapist etc.) in relation to the above patient/client groups.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
8
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Seminars |
3
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Independent Learning Time |
40
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Total |
75
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NOTE
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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.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Physiological, and anatomical aspects of disease and conditions affecting the gastro-intestinal tract, the endocrine system, the central nervous system and the musculo-skeletal system.
In respect of the above patient/client groups:
- Assessment strategies, care planning and delivery techniques, evaluation of care.
- Relevant cognitive, affective and psycho-motor skills.
- Pharmaceutical interventions.
- Multi-disciplinary contribution.
- Relevant health promotion issues and strategies.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 30% | Examination Weight | 70% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
Jamieson, E. & McCall, J. (2003) Clinical nursing practices London : Churchill LivingstoneLong, B.C., Phipps, W.J. & Cassmeyer, V.L. (1995) Adult nursing: a nursing process approach. London: MosbyMallett J. and Bailey C. (2004) Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures. 6th Edition. Oxford: Blackwell Science.Pearson A. and Vaughan B. (2004) Nursing Models for Practice 3rd Edition. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann.Smeltzer.S., Bare.B., (2003) Brunner & Suddarth`s textbook of medical -surgical nursing. 10th Edition. Philidelphia: Lippincott.
Supplementary:
Alexander, M.F. Fawcett, J.N. & Runciman P.J. (2000) Nursing Practice: hospital and home – the adult.2nd edition. Edinburgh: Churchill LivingstoneBasford and Slevin O. (2003) Theory and Practice of Nursing: an integrated approach to patient care. London. Nelson Thornes.Department of Health (1994) Shaping a Healthier Future: a strategy for effective healthcare in the 1990s. Dublin: The Stationary Office. Department of Health (1995) A Health Promotion Strategy: making the healthier choice the easier choice. Dublin: The Stationary Office.Department of Health and Children (2000) The National Health Promotion Strategy 2000-2005. Dublin: The Stationary Office.Department of Health and Children (2001) Quality and Fairness: a health system for you. Dublin: The Stationary Office.Department of Health and Children (2001) Primary Care. Dublin: The Stationary Office.Ewles L. and Simnett I. (2003) Promoting Health: a practical guide. 5th Edition. London: Balliere Tindall.Hickey J. (2002) The Clinical Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing. 5th Edition. New York: Lippincott.Lindsay, K., Bone, J., Callander, R.,(2004) Neurology and Neurosurgery Illustrated. 4rd Edition .Churchill Livingstone.Naidoo J. and Wills J. (2000) Health Promotion 2nd Edition. London: Balliere Tindall.
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Students receive theoretical instruction on aspects of disease and conditions affecting the endocrine system, central nervous system, musculo-skeletal system and the gastro-intestinal tract. The assessment, treatment and management of patients/clients with the above conditions are examined. A selection of medical, surgical and pharmaceutical interventions and the contribution of relevant health promotion, for the named conditions, are examined. The benefits of a multidisciplinary focus are explored
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BNCG | BSc in Children's & General Nursing |
| BNGN | BSc in Nursing (General) |
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