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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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Description This module will use a biopsychosocial perspective to explore the treatment and nursing management of patients with disorders of the reproductive, renal, neurological and integumentary systems. The delivery of care will be considered from a person centred perspective underpinned by the self-management support approach. The module is delivered through a combination of online, synchronous and asynchronous lectures, clinical skills practice sessions and online group tutorials. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing management for patients/clients with conditions relating to the renal, reproductive, neurological and integumentary systems using a person centred approach to care. 2. Perform the clinical skills deemed necessary for the nursing management of the above patient groups 3. Have gained an understanding of pharmacology associated with the nursing management of the above patient groups. 4. Explore the nurses' role in promoting health in relation to the above patient/client group underpinned by the self-management support approach. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Biological aspects of diseaseBiological aspects of disease and particular conditions affecting the reproductive, renal, neurological and integumentary systems.Management of nursing careAssessment strategies, care planning and evaluation of care.Care of the patient with regard to skin integrityPromotion of skin integrity, care of the patient with an acute or chronic wound, wound cleaning and dressing, removal of sutures and clips, the management of pressure area care.Fluid and ElectrolytesFluid and electrolyte balance and disturbances. Fundamental concepts. Fluid volume disturbances: Hypovolaemia & Hypervolaemia Electrolyte imbalancesRelevant cognitive, affective and psycho-motor skills.Observation of demonstration and practice of nursing skills undertaken in the Clinical Education CentrePharmaceutical interventions.Linkage with co requistite Pharmacology in Nursing module (NS204) with regard to the relevant pharmacological interventionsTeamwork, communication & collaboration in nursing practice: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.Relevant health promotion issues and strategiesExplore the nurses' role in promoting health in relation to the above patient/client group underpinned by the self-management support approach.Psychological and social aspects of disease and nursing careExplore the social and psychological aspects of acute and chronic health conditions and gain understanding of potential impact on patients | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 45339, Website, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, 2014, Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, https://www.nmbi.ie/Standards-Guidance/Code, 45340, Website, Department of Health, Ireland, 2016, VALUES FOR NURSES AND MIDWIVES IN IRELAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH POSITION PAPER: 1 JUNE 2016, Dublin, Ireland, https://health.gov.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/J___-Dept-of-Health-DL.pdf, 45341, Website, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, 2013, Guidance to Nurses and Midwives on Social Media and Social Networking, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, https://www.nmbi.ie/nmbi/media/NMBI/Publications/Guidance-to-Nurses-Midwives-on-Social-Media-Social-Networking.pdf?ext=.pdf, 45342, Website, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, 0, NICE Pathways, guidance, Standards and indicators, London, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance, 0, Website, Health Service Executive, 2018, Integrated Care Pathway for the Management of Spinal Cord Injury, https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/publications/clinical-strategy-and-programmes/integrated-care-pathway-spinal-cord-injury.pdf, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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