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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Renal Nursing Theory | |||
| Reference | NU3745 | Version | 6 |
| Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | April 2003 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to increase their knowledge and understanding of renal nursing. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Recognise and discuss the epidemiology and pathophysiology of renal disease. |
| 2 | Review the current literature on treatment modalities and examine fundamental issues relating to renal disease. |
| 3 | Discuss the acute and long-term effects of renal replacement therapy. |
| 4 | Explore the wider psycho-social implications of the effects of treatment. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Epidemiology; Pathophysiology of acute, intrinsic and post-renal disease; Investigations; Collection and interpretation of data; Haemodialysis; Haemofiltration; Peritoneal dialysis; Transplantation; Palliative care; Conservative management; Pharmacological management; Side-effects; Complications; Patient's journey of care - chronic; Patient's journey of care - acute; Multidisciplinary team. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| The course is designed to be delivered online. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 30 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 120 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| 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: | Written assignment. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Written assignment. | |
| 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 course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | HEUTHER, S.E. and MCCANCE, K.L., 2014. Pathophysiology: the biologic basis for disease in adults and children. 7th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby. |
| 2 | GROSSMAN, C. and PORTH, C.M., 2013. Porth's pathophysiology. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. |
| 3 | TERRILL, B., 2002. Renal nursing: a guide to practice. Melbourne, VIC: Ausmed Publications Pty Ltd. |
| 4 | THOMAS, N., ed. 2014. Renal nursing. 4th ed. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell. |
| 5 | TINGLE, J. and CRIBB, A., 2009. Nursing law and ethics. 3rd ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publications. |