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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Sciences for Holistic Adult Nursing Practice | |||
| Reference | NU2553 | Version | 4 |
| Created | October 2018 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | April 2012 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | October 2018 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To facilitate the student's application of the sciences to holistic adult nursing. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the epidemiology and aetiology of a range of common physical and mental health problems in acute/unscheduled and long terms conditions. |
| 2 | Outline the pathophysiology and psychopathology and related clinical features of common physical and mental health conditions. |
| 3 | Discuss key pathophysiological processes related to common physical and mental health problems. |
| 4 | Apply knowledge of pharmacological interventions in the management of common physical and mental health problems. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology and psychopathology in related common physical and mental health problems - cardiovascular, endocrine, genetic, immune, infection, gastrointenstinal, haematological, hepatic, musculoskeletal, neurologic, oncological, renal, respiratory, special senses, mental health disorders - anxiety, depression, addiction and substance misuse; Pharmacology; Polypharmacy; Virology, inflammation, necrosis; Learning disabilities, dementia. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Lectures, tutorials,simulated clinical skills, 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 |
| Description: | Written examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Written examination. | |
| 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 | Successful completion of Stage 1 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BERMAN, A. and SNYDER, S., 2013. Kozier and Erb's fundamentals of nursing. 9th ed. Harlow: Pearson. |
| 2 | DOWNIE, G., MACKENZIE, J. and WILLIAMS, A., 2008. Pharmacology and medicines management for nurses. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. |
| 3 | PEATE, I. and NAIR, M., 2011. Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology for student nurses. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 4 | PEATE, I. et al., 2012. Adult nursing: acute and ongoing care. Harrow: Pearson. |