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Archived Version 2015 - 2016

Module Title Children's Nursing 4
Module Code NS381
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences

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Module Co-ordinatorMs Colleen O'NeillOffice NumberH267B
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

Using enquiry/problem based learning this module aims to develop students knowledge and skills in the care of children with acute and chronic illness in partnership 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.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture16No Description
Independent Study89No Description
Group work16Problem Based Learning
Laboratory4Clinical skills related to neurology, ENT and orthopeadic nursing
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

Anatomy and Physiology
Applied anatomy and physiology of the nervous, ENT and musculoskeletal systems.

Nursing Care of the child and family with alterations to neurological, ENT and musculoskeletal function
Physiological, social and psychological needs of the child and family with alterations to neurological, ENT and musculoskeletal function

Clinical Skills
Relevant clinical skills when caring for a child with neurological, ENT and musculoskeletal system

Interdisciplinary contribution
Working in partnership with the child/family/interdisciplinary team.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
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

  • Dr. Mary King and John B. P. Stephenson: 2009, A Handbook of Neurological Investigations in Children, Mac Keith Press, London,
  • Imelda Coyne, Fiona Timmins, Freda Neill: 2010, Clinical Skills for Children's Nursing, Chapter 10: Neurology, Oxford University Press, Oxford,
  • Lynn T. Staheli: 0, Fundamentals of pediatric orthopedics, Third Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia,
Other Resources

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