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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Contemporary Sciences and Humanities in Children and Young People's Nursing | |||
| Reference | NU4367 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2020 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Critically explore sciences and humanities within the field of Children and Young People's Nursing. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Appraise Children and Young People's specific pathophysiology. |
| 2 | Critique applied sciences and humanities in relation health and wellbeing for the child, young person and family. |
| 3 | Examine the impact of applied sciences and humanities in children and young people's nursing practice. |
| 4 | Critique the use of pharmacogenetics in caring for children and young people. |
| 5 | Critically debate the role of genetics in Children and Young People's nursing. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Pharmacogenetics; pharmacology, medicine optimisation, genetic profiling; maternal and infant screening; pharmacogenomics; transplantation; blood disorders; sex and gender; neonatology; immunology; childhood degenerative conditions; legal/ethics/humanities/sciences and professional perspective. Health numeracy. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Blended 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: | Seen written exam or seen oral exam | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The student can choose between a seen written or oral exam. The choice must be made within two weeks of commencing the module and the student cannot alter assessment choice. | |
| 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 10 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | HENRICK, J. 2010. Law and ethics in children's nursing. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 2 | HEWITT-TAYLOR, J., 2008. Children with complex and continuing health needs the experiences of children, families and care staff. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. |
| 3 | MCCANCE, K. AND HUETHER, S., eds., 2014. Pathophysiology: the biologic basis for disease in adults and children. 7th ed. St Louis, MI: Mosby. |
| 4 | MEEKS, M., HALLSWORTH, M. and YEO, H. 2010., Nursing Neonates. 2nd Ed, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 5 | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2018. Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for registered nurses. London: NMC. |
| 6 | SCOTTISH GENETICS EDUCATION FRAMEWORK (ScotGEN), 2015. Scottish Genetics Education Framework (ScotGEN). Edinburgh: ScotGEN. |