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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	General Nursing 2 Caring for the Adult
Module Code	NS221
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Nora Kilcullen Semester 2: Nora Kilcullen Autumn: Nora Kilcullen
Module Teacher	Nora Kilcullen
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To examine the evidence and principles of care management of patients with or being investigated for cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic and endocrine conditions. The psychological and social aspects of these conditions as well as of nursing care will be considered. The module is delivered through a combination of lectures, clinical skills sessions and group tutorials.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing management of patients with cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic and endocrine conditions.
2. Perform the clinical skills deemed necessary for the nursing management of the above patient/client groups.
3. Explore the nurses' role in health promotion in reltion to the above patient/client group.
4. Discuss the role of the multidisciplinary team in relation to the above patients/clients.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the social and psychological aspects of these conditions and of the nursing care attached to them.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	52	classes
Tutorial	4	tutor led tutorials
Independent learning time	125	student will undertake independent learning
Clinical laboratory	9	clinical education centre
Total Workload: 190

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

Biological aspects of disease: Biological aspects of disease and particular conditions affecting the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, lymphatic and endocrine conditions..
-In respect of the above patient/client groups.

-Assessment strategies, care planning and delivery techniques, evaluation of care..
-The contribution of theoretical approaches to care..

-Relevant cognitive, affective and psycho-motor skills..
-Pharmaceutical interventions..

-Multi-disciplinary contribution..
-Relevant health promotion issues and strategies..

-Medical, Surgical and pharmaceutical interventions..
Psychological aspects of disease and nursing care.

Social aspects of disease and nursing care.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)	Students will undertake an objective structured clinical examination in the Nursing Skills Centre under observation of an examiner in which they will be expected to perform one of a number of skills relation to the cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems.Following performance of the skill the student will be asked a number of questions regarding the skill performed and the nursing care pertinent to it.	30%	Sem 1 End

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