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

Module Title Nursing Care of the child with acute and chro
Module Code NS381
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Colleen O'Neill
Semester 2: Colleen O'Neill
Autumn: Colleen O'Neill
Module TeacherColleen O'Neill
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
Using enquiry/problem based learning this module aims to develop students knowledge and skills in the care of children with acute and chronic illness in partnership with the child, family and multidisciplinary team

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the role of the childrens nurse in relation to the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to children with acute and chronic illness in a variety of health care settings.
2. Examine the pathophysiological processes in the child with acute and chronic illness and relate them to the delivery of nursing care.
3. Evaluate the role of the childrens nurse in meeting the health promotion and education needs of the child and family with acute or chronic illness.
4. Explain the effects of acute and chronic illness on the child and family from a physical, social, psychological and emotional perspective.
5. Discuss the contribution of the multidisciplinary team in the care of children with acute and chronic illness.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture16No Description
Independent learning time89No Description
Group work16Problem Based Learning
Lab4Clinical skills related to neurology, ENT and orthopeadic nursing
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.
Applied anatomy and physiology of the nervous, ENT and musculoskeletal systems..

Nursing Care of the child and family with alterations to neurological, ENT and musculoskeletal function.
Physiological, social and psychological needs of the child and family with alterations to neurological, ENT and musculoskeletal function.

Clinical Skills.
Relevant clinical skills when caring for a child with neurological, ENT and musculoskeletal system.

Interdisciplinary contribution.
Working in partnership with the child/family/interdisciplinary team..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentAssignment based on PBL work70%Other
Oral presentationsGroup presentation based on PBL work30%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
  • Dr. Mary King and John B. P. Stephenson: 2009, A Handbook of Neurological Investigations in Children, Mac Keith Press, London,
  • Imelda Coyne, Fiona Timmins, Freda Neill: 2010, Clinical Skills for Children's Nursing, Chapter 10: Neurology, Oxford University Press, Oxford,
  • Lynn T. Staheli: 0, Fundamentals of pediatric orthopedics, Third Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
BNCGBSc in Children's & General Nursing
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS381
Date of Last Revision02-JUN-10
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