NMHS30020 Nursing in Diverse Settings

Academic Year 2020/2021

The aim of this module is to examine a range of current issues related to the care of persons with cancers, the care of the dying, nursing in chronic illness and disability. The principles of rehabilitation and the role of palliative care in the care of persons experiencing a chronic illness or a terminal illness are considered. The module is presented in four units of study, as follows: Unit 1: nursing the patient with chronic illness, Unit 2:Nursing persons with cancer, Unit 3: nursing the patient experiencing a terminal illness Unit 4: Nursing the patient in the acute hospital setting.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:Discuss the epidemiology of cancer in Ireland and outline the treatment modalities available to persons with cancerDiscuss the relevant aspects of nursing assessment and management of persons undergoing treatment for cancer. Discuss the epidemiology of chronic illnessDiscuss the relevant aspects of holistic nursing assessment of persons with a chronic illness and discuss aspects of individualised care planning and evaluation for persons with a chronic illnessDiscuss the principles of rehabilitation and palliative care and outline the range and types of rehabilitative and palliative care services available in Ireland. demonstrate skills of assessing the acutely ill patient in hospital. dicuss the importance of communication with the multidisplinary team on an acute general ward

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Small Group

Practical

3
Specified Learning Activities

Autonomous Student Learning

125
Total

152
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
face to face, peer learning, blended learning 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Nursing in Diverse Settings (NURS30020)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Reflective assessment on the module content. Week 12 n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes

70
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: End of semester examination Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes

30

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Michael Connolly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Peter Donnelly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Eileen Furlong Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Katie Wedgeworth Lecturer / Co-Lecturer