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Archived Version 2011 - 2012

Module Title	General Nursing 4 -Caring for the Adult
Module Code	NS222
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Ms Joanne Cleary-Holdforth	Office Number	H266
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	classes
Tutorial	3	student led
Independent Study	39	student will undertake independent learning time
Clinical laboratory	9	clinical education centre
Total Workload: 75

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

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.

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

000: 0, 000,

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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