NMHS33500

Learning Outcomes:

Indicative Learning Outcomes: On completion, the student will be able to

• Discuss the pathophysiological processes and consequences of impaired endocrine, reproductive and integumentary function;

• Explain the common findings of a focused endocrine, reproductive or integumentary assessment in patients, including diagnostic tests;

• Discuss the common psychosocial needs of a patient experiencing endocrine/ reproductive/integumentary conditions;

• Demonstrate diagnostic reasoning and care planning skills, using NANDA, NIC and NOC, (including medications);

• Discuss the role of the nurse in identifying and reducing risk factors, anticipating potential complications and the promotion of a healthy life style in patients with endocrine/
reproductive/integumentary dysfunction.

• Discuss the care of patients with endocrine/reproductive/integumentary conditions that may require surgery.

Indicative Module Content:

This module aims to develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of best, evidence-based nursing care of persons experiencing changes in health status related to endocrine, reproductive or integumentary function.

The United Nations identified seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as core to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and UCD contributes in general to SDG 4 Quality Education. Further SDGs explored within this module if relevant are listed below. A scale of 1 - 5 indicates the extent to which the SDG is covered.


 

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Approaches to teaching and learning through a blended approach and will utilise PBL and case study presentation as well as clinical skills laboratories to supplement learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Learning Exclusions:

No learning exclusions.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

feedback will occur after assessment submission.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.