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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Contemporary Sciences and Humanities in Adult Nursing | |||
| Reference | NU3366 | Version | 3 |
| Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | June 2020 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | June 2022 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to critically apply their knowledge of the sciences and humanities to meet the physical and emotional needs of the adult patient in a variety of settings. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Appraise adult specific pathophysiology. |
| 2 | Critique ethical implications specific to the care of the adult patient. |
| 3 | Apply knowledge and understanding of the use pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics. |
| 4 | Examine current research in relation to the care of the adult patient. |
| 5 | Explore applied sciences and humanities in relation to caring for the adult patient. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Physiology, pathology, pathophysiology, immunology, biochemistry, biophysics and radiology, genetics, microbiology, pharmacology, preventative medicine, pharmacogenetics, pharmacogenomics, technology, research and evidence, psychology, sociology, humanities, ethics, law/legislation; genomics, inflammation, degeneration, infection, neoplasia, law/ legislation. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Blending learning approach including: lectures, tutorials, online learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 60 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 240 | 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: | Written or Oral Exam | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| C1 = Written or Oral Exam | |
| 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 SCQF 9 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BARBER, P. and ROBERTSON, D., 2020. Essentials of pharmacology for nurses. 4th ed. London: Open University Press. |
| 2 | BUKA, P., 2020. Essential law and ethics in nursing: patient rights and decision making. 3rd ed. Oxon: Routledge. |
| 3 | HUBERT, R.J. et al., 2018. Gould's pathophysiology for the health professions. 6th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. |
| 4 | McCANCE K.L, et al. eds. 2019. Pathophysiology: the biologic basis for disease in adults and children. 8th ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby. |
| 5 | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2018. Future nurse: standards of proficiency for registered nurses. London: NMC. |