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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	7.5
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, lymphatic and endocrine conditions. The psychological and social aspects of these conditions as well as of nursing care will be considered. The module is delivered through a combination of lectures, clinical skills sessions and group tutorials.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing management of patients with cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic and endocrine conditions.
2. Perform the clinical skills deemed necessary for the nursing management of the above patient/client groups.
3. Explore the nurses' role in health promotion in reltion to the above patient/client group.
4. Discuss the role of the multidisciplinary team in relation to the above patients/clients.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the social and psychological aspects of these conditions and of the nursing care attached to them.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	52	classes
Tutorial	4	tutor led tutorials
Independent Study	125	student will undertake independent learning
Clinical laboratory	9	clinical education centre
Total Workload: 190

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

Biological aspects of disease: Biological aspects of disease and particular conditions affecting the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, lymphatic and endocrine conditions.

-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.

Psychological aspects of disease and nursing care

Social aspects of disease and nursing care

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

0: 7828
0: 7829
0: 7830
0: 7831
2009: Clinical Nursing Skills, Oxford University Press, 7832
2006: The Psychology of Nursing Care, Palgrave MacMilllan Basingstoke,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

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

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