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Description This module aims to develop students knoweldge and skills in the care of children with acute and chronic illness in parntership with the child, family and multidisciplinary team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the role of the children s nurse in relation to the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to children with acute and chronic illness in a variety of health care settings. 2. Examine the pathophysiological processes in the child with acute and chronic illness and relate them to the delivery of nursing care. 3. Evaluate the role of the children s nurse in meeting the health promotion and education needs of the child and family with acute or chronic illness. 4. Explain the effects of acute and chronic illness on the child and family from a physical, social, psychological and emotional perspective. 5. Discuss the contribution of the multidisciplinary team in the care of children with acute and chronic illness. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Anatomy and PhysiologyApplied anatomy and physiology of the nervous and musculoskeletal system.Nursing Care of the child and family with alteraions to neurological and musculoskeletal functionPhysiological, social and psychological needs of the child and family with alteraions to neurological and musculoskeletal functionClinical SkillsRelevant clinical skills when caring for a child with neurological and musculoskeletal systemInterdisciplinary contributionworking in partnership with the child/family/interdisciplinary team. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Programme or List of Programmes |
BNCG | BSc in Children's & General Nursing |
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