NUR-10055 - Module Specification
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This is the second theory module in the first year of a three-year programme leading towards a BSc (Hons) in Adult, Children¿s, Learning Disability or Mental Health Nursing and eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
The module focuses on anatomy and pathophysiology of the human body across the lifespan, and also introduces the concepts of genomics and pharmacology. This module will also develop the student nurse¿s awareness of professional responsibility and accountability when assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating people¿s care and will continue to develop their communication skills with people across a range of health settings. This module completes the theoretical modules for the first year of the programme.

to introduce and explain the principles of clinical sciences (anatomy, physiology, patho-physiology and others) in relation to the nursing practice of mental, physical, behavioural and cognitive health conditions and therapeutic interventions that optimise health and wellness outcomes and develop skills in care planning.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Identify the principles of human development from conception to death: 2
Identify the structures and functions of the human body and relate these to commonly encountered mental, physical, behavioural and cognitive health conditions, medication usage and therapeutic interventions: 2
Discuss and apply the principles of genomics, pharmacology, social and behavioural sciences to nursing practice: 2
Discuss the principles of assessing, planning, providing and evaluating people¿s healthcare needs: 1
Explain the principles of communicating safely and prioritising care in collaboration with other professionals, service users and service providers: 1

Study hours

Breakdown of active learning hours-
In situ- 30 (Lectures, discussion, seminars, tutorials, workshops, assessment preparation)
Synchronous- 30hrs (Lectures, tutorials)
Asynchronous- 67hrs (Guided independent study including preparation for scheduled sessions, follow up work)
Independent study- 173hrs (Wider reading, revision, assessment preparation)
Due to the dynamic nature of nursing programmes, the above breakdown may be subject to alteration.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment