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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description The purpose of this module is to enable students to consolidate essential knowledge and skills to maximise their performance during their internship practice placement. Students will integrate the knowledge and skills required to care for patients with various medical/surgical conditions in the general healthcare setting. Using a combination of case studies and simulation, students will apply their previous knowledge and understanding of the nursing process within the care of these patients. Students will also develop the skills of patient assessment and decision making in clinical nursing practice. Students are expected to attend lectures, contribute to seminars, analyse patient case studies and participate in simulation based learning activities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Conduct a comprehensive assessment of various patient cases (e.g. care of the older person, care of the person with a medical/surgical condition). 2. Interpret the information gleaned from the assessment to make appropriate plan of care. 3. Implement evidence-based plan of care to meet patient-specific needs, evaluate the care provided and amend plan as appropriate. 4. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a member of the nursing and multidisciplinary team. 5. Identify the information and education needs of patients and their families to enable them to manage the effects of 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 Nursing care of the person with a medical condition:In this section of the module, various complex medical conditions will be analysed and suitable plans of care developed, implemented and evaluated. Examples of medical conditions examined will include myocardial infarction, congestive cardiac failure, cerebrovascular accident, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Nursing care of the person with a surgical condition:In this section of the module, various complex surgical conditions will be analysed and suitable plans of care developed, implemented and evaluated. Examples of surgical conditions examined will include cholecystectomy, bowel resection, hysterectomy, prostatectomy, and mastectomy.Nursing care of the older person:The specific needs of the older person with medical/surgical conditions will be explored in detail. The influence of the bio psychosocial changes of aging on these medical/surgical conditions will be addressed.Information and education required to empower patients and their families to manage the effects of illness.This section will focus on the information needs of patients and their families who are confronted with a medical/surgical condition. It will include discussions on various patient education initiatives used to enhance health behaviours and health status.Teamwork, communication & collaboration in nursing practice:In this section the focus will be on working effectively as a member of the nursing and multidisciplinary team. This will include the importance of effective communication and collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team and community care team. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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