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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.
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.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Small Group | 10 |
Laboratories | 1 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Total | 105 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: this module will be assessed with a continuous assessment through the module | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | Yes | 100 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
feedback will occur after assessment submission.
Name | Role |
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Dr Freda Browne | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mrs Freda Browne | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Aoife Claire MacCormac | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |