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NMHS33290

Academic Year 2024/2025

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
Lectures

36
Practical

6
Autonomous Student Learning

83
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 Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (Take-Home): A take-home examination paper with a choice of questions to complete. Week 11 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.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 31, 32 Mon 09:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 30 Mon 09:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 24, 29 Thurs 13:30 - 14:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 32 Tues 13:30 - 14:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 24, 29 Thurs 13:30 - 14:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 32 Tues 13:30 - 14:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 24, 29 Thurs 13:30 - 14:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 32 Tues 13:30 - 14:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 4 Week(s) - 24, 29 Thurs 13:30 - 14:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 4 Week(s) - 32 Tues 13:30 - 14:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 5 Week(s) - 24, 29 Thurs 14:30 - 15:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 5 Week(s) - 32 Wed 11:00 - 12:00
Spring Laboratory Offering 6 Week(s) - 24, 29 Thurs 14:30 - 15:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 6 Week(s) - 32 Wed 11:00 - 12:00
Spring Laboratory Offering 7 Week(s) - 24, 29 Thurs 14:30 - 15:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 7 Week(s) - 32 Wed 11:00 - 12:00
Spring Laboratory Offering 8 Week(s) - 24, 29 Thurs 14:30 - 15:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 8 Week(s) - 32 Wed 11:00 - 12:00
Spring Laboratory Offering 9 Week(s) - 24 Fri 13:30 - 14:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 9 Week(s) - 29 Tues 13:30 - 14:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 9 Week(s) - 32 Wed 10:00 - 11:00
Spring Laboratory Offering 10 Week(s) - 24 Fri 13:30 - 14:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 10 Week(s) - 29 Tues 13:30 - 14:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 10 Week(s) - 32 Wed 10:00 - 11:00
Spring Laboratory Offering 11 Week(s) - 24 Fri 13:30 - 14:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 11 Week(s) - 29 Tues 13:30 - 14:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 11 Week(s) - 32 Wed 10:00 - 11:00
Spring Laboratory Offering 12 Week(s) - 24 Fri 13:30 - 14:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 12 Week(s) - 29 Tues 13:30 - 14:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 12 Week(s) - 32 Wed 10:00 - 11:00
Spring Laboratory Offering 13 Week(s) - 24 Fri 14:30 - 15:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 13 Week(s) - 29 Tues 14:30 - 15:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 13 Week(s) - 32 Wed 12:00 - 13:00
Spring Laboratory Offering 14 Week(s) - 24 Fri 14:30 - 15:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 14 Week(s) - 29 Tues 14:30 - 15:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 14 Week(s) - 32 Wed 12:00 - 13:00
Spring Laboratory Offering 15 Week(s) - 24 Fri 14:30 - 15:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 15 Week(s) - 29 Tues 14:30 - 15:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 15 Week(s) - 32 Wed 12:00 - 13:00
Spring Laboratory Offering 16 Week(s) - 24 Fri 14:30 - 15:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 16 Week(s) - 29 Tues 14:30 - 15:30
Spring Laboratory Offering 16 Week(s) - 32 Wed 12:00 - 13:00
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