NMHS33290 General Nursing 4

Academic Year 2023/2024

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.

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Curricular information is subject to change

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 Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
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

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, 33 Mon 09:00 - 10:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 24, 29 Thurs 13:30 - 14:30
Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 32 Tues 13:30 - 14:30
Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 24, 29 Thurs 13:30 - 14:30
Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 32 Tues 13:30 - 14:30
Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 24, 29 Thurs 13:30 - 14:30
Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 32 Tues 13:30 - 14:30
Laboratory Offering 4 Week(s) - 24, 29 Thurs 13:30 - 14:30
Laboratory Offering 4 Week(s) - 32 Tues 13:30 - 14:30
Laboratory Offering 5 Week(s) - 24, 29 Thurs 14:30 - 15:30
Laboratory Offering 5 Week(s) - 32 Wed 11:00 - 12:00
Laboratory Offering 6 Week(s) - 24, 29 Thurs 14:30 - 15:30
Laboratory Offering 6 Week(s) - 32 Wed 11:00 - 12:00
Laboratory Offering 7 Week(s) - 24, 29 Thurs 14:30 - 15:30
Laboratory Offering 7 Week(s) - 32 Wed 11:00 - 12:00
Laboratory Offering 8 Week(s) - 24, 29 Thurs 14:30 - 15:30
Laboratory Offering 8 Week(s) - 32 Wed 11:00 - 12:00
Laboratory Offering 9 Week(s) - 24 Fri 13:30 - 14:30
Laboratory Offering 9 Week(s) - 29 Tues 13:30 - 14:30
Laboratory Offering 9 Week(s) - 32 Wed 10:00 - 11:00
Laboratory Offering 10 Week(s) - 24 Fri 13:30 - 14:30
Laboratory Offering 10 Week(s) - 29 Tues 13:30 - 14:30
Laboratory Offering 10 Week(s) - 32 Wed 10:00 - 11:00
Laboratory Offering 11 Week(s) - 24 Fri 13:30 - 14:30
Laboratory Offering 11 Week(s) - 29 Tues 13:30 - 14:30
Laboratory Offering 11 Week(s) - 32 Wed 10:00 - 11:00
Laboratory Offering 12 Week(s) - 24 Fri 13:30 - 14:30
Laboratory Offering 12 Week(s) - 29 Tues 13:30 - 14:30
Laboratory Offering 12 Week(s) - 32 Wed 10:00 - 11:00
Laboratory Offering 13 Week(s) - 24 Fri 14:30 - 15:30
Laboratory Offering 13 Week(s) - 29 Tues 14:30 - 15:30
Laboratory Offering 13 Week(s) - 32 Wed 12:00 - 13:00
Laboratory Offering 14 Week(s) - 24 Fri 14:30 - 15:30
Laboratory Offering 14 Week(s) - 29 Tues 14:30 - 15:30
Laboratory Offering 14 Week(s) - 32 Wed 12:00 - 13:00
Laboratory Offering 15 Week(s) - 24 Fri 14:30 - 15:30
Laboratory Offering 15 Week(s) - 29 Tues 14:30 - 15:30
Laboratory Offering 15 Week(s) - 32 Wed 12:00 - 13:00
Laboratory Offering 16 Week(s) - 24 Fri 14:30 - 15:30
Laboratory Offering 16 Week(s) - 29 Tues 14:30 - 15:30
Laboratory Offering 16 Week(s) - 32 Wed 12:00 - 13:00
Spring