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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Sciences For Advancing Adult Nursing | |||
| Reference | NU3882 | Version | 3 |
| Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | June 2015 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To facilitate the student's application of sciences to meet the essential and complex physical and mental healthcare needs of the adult. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically explore the key pathophysiological processes related to complex physical and mental health conditions of the adult. |
| 2 | Discuss the pathophysiology of clinical features related to complex physical and mental health conditions of the adult. |
| 3 | Discuss the scientific basis for a range of investigative procedures related to complex physical and mental health conditions of the adult. |
| 4 | Critically discuss a range of pharmacological interventions in relation to complex physical and mental health conditions of the adult |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Pathophysiological processes in selected complex physical and mental health problems; Pharmacology, Polypharmacy, Pharmaco-kinetics, Pharmaco-dynamics; Haemodynamics. |
| Module Delivery |
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| 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: | 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 2 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | DOWNIE, G., MACKENZIE, J. and WILLIAMS, A., 2008. Pharmacology and medicines management for nurses. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. |
| 2 | PEATE, I. and NAIR, M., 2011. Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology for student nurses. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 3 | PEATE, I. and NAIR, M., 2013. Fundamentals of applied pathophysiology: an essential guide for nursing & healthcare students. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 4 | UPTON, D., 2010. Introducing psychology for nurses and healthcare professionals. Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd. |