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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Sciences for Holistic Nursing Practice | |||
| Reference | NU1443 | Version | 3 |
| Created | May 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | April 2012 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To facilitate the student to develop an understanding of the sciences in relation to holistic nursing practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the key life sciences across the lifespan. |
| 2 | Explain the relationship between psychosocial sciences and life sciences across the lifespan. |
| 3 | Describe human development from conception to old age. |
| 4 | Outline basic pharmcological processes in the human body. |
| 5 | Explain the relationship between microbiology and nursing. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Pharmacology and how the body uses drugs across the lifespan; Microbiology in relation to infection control; Anatomy, physiology, embryology, genetics, growth and development, the mind e.g. consciousness, awareness, cognitions, perception, body mind relationships; Physical and psychological effects of pregnancy, childbirth and post-natal period; Ageing and the body; A range of psychological and sociological theories relevant to nursing. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Lectures, tutorials, online learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 40 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 260 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Computer Assisted Assessment | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Computer Assisted Assessment. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1 = A |
| B | C1 = B |
| C | C1 = C |
| D | C1 = D |
| E | C1 = E |
| F | C1 = F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to programme entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CLARKE, A., 2010. The sociology of healthcare. 2nd ed. Harlow: Longman. |
| 2 | GENOMICS EDUCATION PROGRAMME, 2017. [online]. Birmingham: National School of Healthcare Science. Available from: https://www.genomicseducation.hee.nhs.uk/ [Accessed 3 July 2017]. |
| 3 | HUTCHFIELD, K., 2010. Information skills for nursing students. Exeter: Learning Matters. |
| 4 | UPTON, D., 2010. Introducing psychology for nurses and healthcare professionals. Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd. |
| 5 | WAUGH, A. and GRANT, A., 2014. Ross and Wilson: Anatomy and physiology in illness and health. 12th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. |