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Module Title	General Nursing 2 Caring for the Adult
Module Code	NS221
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Ms Susan Hourican	Office Number	H224
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To examine the evidence and principles of care management of patients with or being investigated for cardiovascular, respiratory and urological /renal conditions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing management of patients with cardiovascular, respiratory and urological/renal conditions.
2. Demonstrate an ability in the clinical skills deemed necessary for the nursing management of the above patient/client groups.
3. Show an ability to support patients and families in their experience of ill health.
4. Explore the nurses' role in health promotion in reltion to the patients with cardiovascular, respiratory and urological/renal conditions.
5. Discuss the role of the multidisciplinary team in relation to patients with disorders of cardiovascular, respiratory and urological/renal conditions.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Seminars	10	a seminar
Lecture	24	classes
Tutorial	3	tutor led tutorials
Independent Study	79	student will undertake independent learning
Clinical laboratory	9	clinical education centre
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

-Physiological, social and psychological aspects of disease and conditions affecting the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system and the urology system.

-In respect of the above patient/client groups

-Assessment strategies, care planning and delivery techniques, evaluation of care.

-The contribution of theoretical approaches to care.

-Relevant cognitive, affective and psycho-motor skills.

-Pharmaceutical interventions.

-Multi-disciplinary contribution.

-Relevant health promotion issues and strategies.

-Medical, Surgical and pharmaceutical interventions.

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Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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
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Indicative Reading List

Brunner, L.S. & Suddarth D.S. (2008) Textbook of Medicalsurgical Nursing 13th Edition. Lippincott.Alexander, M.F. Fawcett, J.N. & Runciman P.J. (2000) Nursing Practice; hospital and home – the adult Edinburgh: Churchill LivingstoneJamieson,: 0,

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Programme or List of Programmes

BNCG	BSc in Children's & General Nursing
BNGN	BSc in Nursing (General)

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