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Module Title Spec. Approaches in Nursing Practice 1 (Gen)
Module Code NS223
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences

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Module Co-ordinatorMs Yvonne CorcoranOffice NumberH240
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

To apply general nursing principles to special client groups and practice settings, specifically mental health, maternity and infant/toddler/young children s care settings.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explore the fundamental concepts of care associated with special client groups and their families in a variety of special healthcare settings
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the impact of illness and the specific nursing needs of the infant/child/ adolescent and their family in the hospital and community setting
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of the principles of midwifery practice and the role of the midwife caring for these women and their families
4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the nature of nursing clients and their familes with mental illness, categories of mental illness and the implications for general nursing practice in all health care settings



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture32No Description
Tutorial3branch specific
Independent Study90No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

The concept of mental health and illness
The nature of psychiatric nursing and the variety of setting in which it occurs. The implications and approaches of mental health and illness in the general setting

The key concepts underpinning children's nursing
Care of the child and family in hospital and other health care settings. Family centred care and its fole in children's nursing. Strategies to minimise the effects of hospitalisation on the child and family, the role of play and safety issues.

The principles of Midwifery
Models of practice including Pre-conception, ante-natal, intra partum and post natal care.Principles of care including breast feeding of the new born infant

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment0% Examination Weight100%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Hockenberry, M. J.: 2007, Wong s nursing care of infants and children, 8th edition, Chapter 1, 7, 25, 26, Mosby, Elsevier, London,
  • Henderson, C and McDonald, S: 2004, Mayes Midwifery: A textbook for Midwives, 13th, Balliere Tindal, London,
  • Frisch, N.C. and Frisch, L.E.: 2002, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: understanding the client as well as the condition, 2nd Edition, Thompson, New York,
Other Resources

None
Programme or List of Programmes
BNCGBSc in Children's & General Nursing
BNGNBSc in Nursing (General)
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