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NMHS33290

Academic Year 2023/2024

General Nursing 4 (NMHS33290)

Subject:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Ms Tara Breen
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module aims to introduce the student to the knowledge and skills underpinning nursing care and management of persons experiencing changes in health status in Renal, Gastro-intestinal and Hepatobiliary function.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will be able to:

• Discuss the relevant aspects of a nursing assessment of persons experiencing altered renal, gastro-intestinal, and hepatobiliary function.

• Critically evaluate relevant aspects of individualised care planning with reference to persons experiencing altered renal, gastro-intestinal, and hepatobiliary function.

• Discuss the role of the nurse in relation to the relevant diagnostics and therapeutics used in the care of persons experiencing altered renal, gastro-intestinal, and hepatobiliary function.

• Establish an understanding of the role of the nurse in identifying and reducing risk factors, anticipating potential complications and promoting healthy lifestyle choices for patients with altered Renal, Gastro-intestinal and Hepatobiliary function.

• Appreciate nursing attributes which contribute to developing a therapeutic relationship.

Indicative Module Content:

This module aims to introduce the student to the knowledge and skills underpinning the nursing care of persons experiencing changes in health status in Renal, Gastro-intestinal and Hepatobiliary function.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

83
Lectures

36
Practical

6
Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
It is planned that lectures and practical demonstrations will take place face-to-face on campus.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Essay: The assessment for this module is a take-home, open-book examination requiring essay style answers. All module content may be assessed. Week 12 n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
100
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students may request Individual feedback sessions after final grades are released.

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