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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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Description To provide the the student with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to examine the evidence and principles of care management and nursing care of patients/clients for conditions relating to the gastrointestinal tract, the endocrine system, the central nervous system and the musculo-skeletal system. To develop the clinical skills required for the nursing management of the above patient/client groups | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing management of individuals in the above patient/client groups. 2. Perform the clinical skills deemed necessary for the nursing management of the above patient/client groups. 3. Discuss the support of patients / clients and families/carers in their experience of ill health relating to the above conditions. 4. Explore the nurses role in health promotion in relation to the patients with gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurological and the musculo-skeletal conditions. 5. Discuss the role of the multidisciplinary team in relation to the above patient/client groups. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Physiological, and anatomical aspects of disease and conditions affecting the gastro-intestinal tract, the endocrine system, the central nervous system and the musculo-skeletal system.In respect of the above patient/client groups- Assessment strategies, care planning and delivery techniques, evaluation of care.- Relevant cognitive, affective and psycho-motor skills.- Pharmaceutical interventions.- Multi-disciplinary contribution.- Relevant health promotion issues and strategies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 485, 0, 000, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
BNCG | BSc in Children's & General Nursing |
BNGN | BSc in Nursing (General) |
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