| CODE | NUR3198 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Individualised Nursing Care 2 | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Nursing | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit provides an introduction to anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, nutrition and nursing care in relation to disorders of renal and gastrointestinal system. It introduces students to transcultural, legal and ethical issues in relation to death and dying, attitudes to death and dying and care of terminally ill persons and their families. This study-unit also allows students to integrate the knowledge acquired over the three year programme to apply the concepts of patient assessment and discharge planning. Study-unit Aims: The aim of this study unit is to: - Provide students with an introduction to anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology and nursing care in relation to disorders of renal and gastrointestinal system; - Ensure an understanding of the holistic care of terminally ill persons and their families; and - Ensure an understanding of the patient assessment and discharge planning. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to show an understanding of: - The anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and holistic care of persons suffering from disorders including renal failure, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disorders and peptic ulcers and the care of terminally ill persons and their families; - The care of patients in the pre, intra and post-operative period in relation to the identified surgical procedures including cholecystectomy, gastrectomy, colectomy and AP resection and stoma care; - The legal and ethical issues surrounding organ transplantation. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Provide appropriate care to terminally ill persons and their families; - Take appropriate infection control measures in relation to gastroenteritis; - Provide holistic care to patients undergoing surgery over the continuum of the peri-operative period for persons undergoing the above mentioned surgeries; and - Carry out a holistic patient assessment and plan for patient discharge. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Kirkhorn, L.E. and Banasik J.L. (2009) Pathophysiology, 4th Edition Saunders U.S.A. - Lewis, Hetikemper, Dirksen, O'Brien and Bucher (2007) Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems. 7th ed. Mosby U.S.A. - Mathers D. (2007) Virtual Clinical Excursions Interactive software for Lewis et al Medical and Surgical Nursing. 7th Ed. Mosby U.S.A. (Workbook with interactive software - each student requires copy) - Skidmore-Roth L. (latest edition) Mosby's Nursing Drug Reference. - McKenny, L.M. and Hogan, M.A. (2006) Mosby's Pharmacology in Nursing, 22nd Edition Mosby U.S.A. - Pagana K.D. and Pagana T.J. (2006) Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 3rd Edition Mosby USA. - Dickenson D.L. and Johnson M. (2000) Death, Dying and Bereavement Sage Publications. |
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| RULES/CONDITIONS | Before TAKING THIS UNIT YOU MUST TAKE NUR2217 | ||||||||||||
| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Please note that a pass in all assessment components is obligatory for an overall pass mark to be awarded. | ||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Ind Study, Ind Online Learning, Lecture & Seminar | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Ermira Tartari Bonnici Paul Calleja Daren Chircop Patricia Degabriele Joseph Garcia Adrienne Grech Josianne Scerri Catherine Sharples |
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