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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Therapeutic Interventions In Adult Nursing | |||
| Reference | NU2557 | Version | 3 |
| Created | October 2018 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | June 2015 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | October 2018 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to apply relevant theory, concepts and frameworks to deliver holistic care to adults in a range of care contexts. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Outline the planning of nursing care for common physical and mental problems in acute/unscheduled and long term conditions using best evidence. |
| 2 | Explain methods of assessment in the recognition of clinical physical and cognitive deterioration in those at risk. |
| 3 | Discuss the safe application of invasive and non-invasive interventions related to current medical/surgical procedures. |
| 4 | Apply understanding of a range of clinical and therapeutic skills to inform therapeutic intervention in adult nursing. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Common physical and mental health problems - from: cardiovascular, endocrine, genetic, immune, infection, gastrointenstinal, haematological, hepatic, musculoskeletal, neurologic, oncological, renal, respiratory, special senses, mental health - anxiety, addiction and substance misuse; Diagnostics, tests and their meaning; Suction; Wound management; Male and female Urinary Catheterisation; Assessment of those at risk of deterioration; Pain management relevant to adult nursing practices; Partnership working and the promotion of self care with people with acute and long term conditions; Main drug groups; Learning disabilities; Dementia. |
| 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 | Successful completion of Stage 1 or equivalent. |
| 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 | DOWNIE, G., MACKENZIE, J. and WILLIAMS, A., 2008. Pharmacology and medicines management for nurses. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. |
| 3 | DOUGHERTY, L. and LISTER, S., eds., 2015. The Royal Marsden Hospital manual of clinical nursing procedures (student edition). 9th ed. London: Blackwell Science. |
| 4 | PEATE, I., MURALITHARAN, N., HEMMING, L. and WILD, K., 2012. Adult nursing: acute and ongoing care. Harrow: Pearson. |