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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Gen Nursing 3.Ass&Mang of physical problems
Module Code NS208
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Melissa Corbally
Semester 2: Melissa Corbally
Autumn: Melissa Corbally
Module TeacherMelissa Corbally
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The aim of this module is designed to enable the student to further develop a critical understanding of a range of physical problems which patients experience. This module will use a biopsychosocial perspective to explore the treatment and management of the most commonly experienced problems in nursing practice.

Learning Outcomes
1. Comprehend how to appropriately assess and manage physical problems.
2. Illustrate the relationship which exists between nursing problems and the prioritization of care needs of the individual.
3. Evaluate the physiology and aetiology of particular physical problems and their relevance to nursing care.
4. Appreciate sociological and psychological perspectives as they relate to physical problems and health



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24No Description
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)12Practice time in Clinical Education Centre
Independent learning86assessment preparation
Seminars3No Description
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, physiology and aetiology of:.
PainNauseaSide effects of medicationsWeaknessDehydrationDysnopeaCahexia.

Nursing assessment and psychological management of physical problems relating to:.
NutritionPainNauseaSide effects of MedicationsWeaknessFluid balanceDysnopea.

Sociological perspectives on patient problems:.
Negotiating physical problems in societySociety, culture, norms and the individual with physical problemsFamily roles and functioning.

Health psychology.
CopingAdjustmentStressIllness perceptions.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight%
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
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Seeley, Stephens and Tate: 2007, Anatomy and physiology, 8th, McGraw-Hill,
  • Ballantyne, J ebook 2006 2006, , 3rd Ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Philadelphia [ISBN: 0781762243]: 0, The Massachusetts Handbook of Pain Management,
  • MacLellan, K 2006, Nelson Thornes [ISBN: 0-7487-9621-5]: 0, Management of Pain: Expanding Nursing and Healthcare Practice,
  • Val Morrison, Paul Bennett,: 0, An Introduction to Health Psychology, 9780273718352
  • Conrad, Peter (2005) Palgrave: 0, Sociology of Health,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
BNCGBSc in Children's & General Nursing
BNGNBSc in Nursing (General)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS208
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