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

Module Title Childrens nursing 2.Assessing children with
Module Code NS281
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Tracey Harrington
Semester 2: Tracey Harrington
Autumn: Tracey Harrington
Module TeacherTracey Harrington
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module will be delivered using a problem solving approach. The student will build upon the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system studied in previous modules in order to identify the differences in the child. The focus of the module will be on assessment of the child with respiratory and gastrointestinal problems and of the child experiencing pain. This introductory module will focus on the common childhood conditions of the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems and will be build upon with more complex problems in future modules.

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the pathophysiological changes in the child during childhood illness
2. Plan care in partnership with the child and their family in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team in a variety of health care settings
3. Explain the evidence based principles of assessment and management of pain in children along the age continuum
4. Appraise care provided for children with complex health needs
5. Explore the need to support the child and family in their experience of ill health



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture20Fixed resource sessions
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)12PBL
Independent learning time87Student led
Laboratory6Clinical skills sessions
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 and physiology of the paediatric respiratory and gastrointestinal system.
Respiratory assessment in children.

Nursing care of the common causes of respiratory distress in children.
Assessment and management of hydration in children.

Nursing care of the common medical and surgical gastrointestinal problems in childhood.
Pain assessment and pain management in children.

Pre and post operative care in children.
Nursing skills relevant to the core content.

Health promotion of the child and family relevant to the core content.
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Assignmentn/a100%n/a
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
  • Marilyn J. Hockenberry, David Wilson (editors): 2007, Wong's nursing care of infants and children, Mosby Elsevier, St. Louis, Mo., 0323039634
  • Edited by Ethel Trigg, Toby A. Mohammed; foreword by Sally Huband: 2006, Practices in children's nursing, Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, 978-0-443-10022-2
  • Imelda Coyne, Fiona Timmins, Freda Neill,: 2010, Clinical Skills for Children's Nursing, Oxford University Press, Oxford, ISBN: 978-0-19-955903-9
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
BNCGBSc in Children's & General Nursing
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS281
Date of Last Revision10-JUL-09
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