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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Sciences For Advancing Children And Young People's Nursing | |||
Reference | NU3884 | Version | 2 |
Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
Approved | June 2015 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To facilitate the student's application of sciences to childhood trauma and illness. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Analyse the sciences and humanities using a variety of critical perspectives. |
2 | Examine the impact of advanced sciences on contemporary aspects of children and young people's nursing practice. |
3 | Debate the evidence of advanced sciences in relation to the wellbeing of children, young people and their family. |
4 | Critique specific advanced sciences in relation to the quality of life for the child, young person and family. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Research; Ethics; Genetics; Transplantation; Skin grafting; Advancing technology; Advanced pharmacology; Advanced fluid balance; Advanced microbiology; Tissue viability/applied skin health; Humanities; Neonatology; Advanced allergies; Complimentary therapies. |
Module Delivery |
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Lecture, tutorials, online learning. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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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 | |||||
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of progression requirements from Stage 2 to Stage 3. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | DIXON, M., CRAWFORD, D., TEASDALE, D. and MURPHY, J., 2009. Nursing the highly dependent child or infant. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. |
2 | GENOMICS EDUCATION PROGRAMME, 2017. [online]. Birmingham: National School of Healthcare Science. Available from: https://www.genomicseducation.hee.nhs.uk/ [Accessed 3 July 2017]. |
3 | GOLDMAN, A., HAIN. R. and LIBEN, S., 2012. Oxford textbook of palliative care for children. London: Oxford Press. |
4 | HEWITT-TAYLOR, J., 2008. MIFFIN, P.C., 2003. Children with complex and continuing health needs the experiences of children, families and care staff. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. |
5 | MIFFIN, P.C., 2003. Saving very premature babies: key ethical issues. Cheshire: Books for Midwives Press. |