NMHS33310 Nurs Child Acute Set (HDip)

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module aims to introduce students to the theory underpinning the care of the critically/acutely ill child experiencing altered health and function in relation to the respiratory, cardiovascular and genito-urinary within a framework of child and family centred care. The module is presented in three units as follows;
Unit 1. Care of the child with altered breathing
Unit 2. Care of the child with altered circulation
Unit 3. Care of the child with altered genito-urinary function.
Each unit familiarises the student with the epidemiological and pathophysiological basis of altered function in these areas. The module uses a case study approach to address the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care needs for the child and family in relation to common conditions within each area. Additional aspects of care in relation to diagnosis, treatment and the role of the multi-disciplinary team are also discussed. Each unit introduces the student to educational, rehabilitative and health promotional aspects of child and family centred care in the acute care setting to achieve and maintain respiratory, cardiovascular and genito-urinary health.
100% attendance at the clinical skills workshops for this module is recommended.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology and the unique anatomical and physiological characteristics in relation to breathing, circulation and genito-urinary in children.
2. Using a case study and a systematic approach to nursing care, construct a nursing assessment to facilitate the identification of actual/potential problems for the child/family relevant to conditions within the module.
3. Create a nursing care plan encompassing nursing goals, interventions and appropriate principles of nursing to demonstrate an understanding of caring for a child who is critically/acutely ill with compromised function of the respiratory, cardiovascular and genito-urinary systems.
4. Demonstrate the ability to perform a systematic clinical assessment of critically/acutely ill and/or deteriorating child to inform evidence-based clinical decisions pertaining to treatment and nursing care.
5. Discuss the relevant diagnostic, therapeutic and multidisciplinary aspects of care for the child and family relevant to the conditions addressed within the module.
6. Critically discuss the information, education, rehabilitative and support needs of the child and family, together with the services available or required within the hospital and the community.

Indicative Module Content:

The theory and clinical skills underpinning the care of the critically/acutely ill child experiencing altered health and function in relation to the respiratory, cardiovascular and genito-urinary within a framework of child and family centred care. The module is presented in three units as follows;
Unit 1. Care of the child with altered breathing
Unit 2. Care of the child with altered circulation
Unit 3. Care of the child with altered genito-urinary function.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

25
Laboratories

6
Autonomous Student Learning

91
Online Learning

3
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Face-to-face lectures; active/task-based learning; peer and group work; critical writing; reflective learning; clinical lab. work; case-based learning and student presentations. 
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
Assignment: 2 case studies (approx 1,500 words per question) on caring for a child with a respiratory, cardiac and/or renal condition. Submission in Autumn Trimester. Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes

100

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback individually to students, post assessment. This will be oral out of class and/or written/annotated feedback in Brightspace. Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment will be offered to students if they request it. Online automated feedback on case study assignment post submission and correction .

Name Role
Ms Katie Hill Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Aoife Claire MacCormac Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Michaela Schumann Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1 Fri 14:00 - 15:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 0 Mon 09:00 - 10:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 0 Mon 14:00 - 16:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 0 Thurs 09:00 - 10:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1 Thurs 09:00 - 10:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 2 Thurs 11:00 - 12:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 0 Thurs 16:00 - 16:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 0 Tues 09:00 - 10:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 2, 3 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 0 Tues 14:00 - 16:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2 Wed 09:00 - 10:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 3 Wed 14:00 - 14:50
Laboratory Offering 5 Week(s) - 0 Fri 13:45 - 14:44
Laboratory Offering 6 Week(s) - 0 Fri 15:00 - 15:59
Laboratory Offering 7 Week(s) - 0 Fri 16:15 - 17:14
Laboratory Offering 7 Week(s) - 0 Wed 15:30 - 17:00
Laboratory Offering 10 Week(s) - 0 Wed 09:00 - 12:50
Laboratory Offering 11 Week(s) - 0 Fri 15:00 - 15:59
Laboratory Offering 11 Week(s) - 0 Wed 13:45 - 15:15
Autumn