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

Module Title Nursing Practice & Respiratory Conditions
Module Code NS436
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Therese Leufer
Semester 2: Therese Leufer
Autumn: Therese Leufer
Module TeacherTherese Leufer
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
To enable the nurse to work within his or her scope of practice to apply evidence based knowledge and skills to the care of individuals with respiratory conditions

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate the ability to conduct a systematic holistic assessment of a patient with a respiratory condition
2. Assess the patients understanding and personal responsibility for the care of their respiratory condition
3. Facilitate the patient to self manage their condition, where appropriate
4. Plan, implement and evaluate care in consultation with the team and with the patient with a respiratory condition
5. Demonstrate the ability to initiate / interpret / implement current regimes of care for the patient with a respiratory condition
6. Act to enhance the personal and professional development of self and others in relation to the care of people with respiratory conditions



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture1No Description
Lecture1No Description
Total Workload: 2

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
In the practice environment students will be expected to.
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
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
  • 1: 0, Indicative Reading List:Books Bellamy D. & Booker R. (2000) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care. London: Class Publishing.Esmond, G. (2001) Respiratory Nursing. London: Bailliere Tindall.Francis, C. (2006) Respiratory Care. Oxford,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
SMPNSingle Module Programme (Nursing)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS436
Date of Last Revision25-AUG-11
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