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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Essential Concepts in Adult Nursing | |||
| Reference | NU1446 | Version | 2 |
| Created | May 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | June 2015 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To introduce the student to key concepts providing the basis for therapeutic adult nursing care. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Outline the essential concepts of therapeutic adult nursing. |
| 2 | Identify key contemporary policies in relation to the care of the adult. |
| 3 | Describe key models and frameworks of care that guide therapeutic adult nursing. |
| 4 | Outline holistic approaches to the planning of care for the adult. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Essential concepts of therapeutic adult nursing; The nursing process; Models of adult nursing; Nursing in health and illness; Roper, Logan and Tierney; A model for living; A model for nursing; Activities of living; Lifespan; Dependance/independance continuum; Factors influencing activities of living; Assessment; Planning holistic care; Implementing care; Evaluating care; Self-care; Self-management; Current policy and legislative frameworks. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Lectures, tutorials, online learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 40 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 110 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 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: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Essay. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Essay. | |
| 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 | BROOKER, C. and NICOL, M., 2011. Alexander's nursing practice. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier. |
| 2 | LE MAY, A., 2014. Adult Nursing at a Glance. Oxford: John Wiley Blackwell. |
| 3 | LLOYD, M., 2010. A Practical Guide to Care Planning in Health and Social Care. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill. |
| 4 | PEATE, I., WILD, K., and NAIR, M.,eds. 2014. Nursing Practice, Knowledge and Care. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons. |