Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Nursing and Advanced Practice
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
4103NRS-SEP-CTY
Aims
To provide nursing students with an overview of human body systems that inform skills for nursing practice.
To develop an overview of psychosocial concepts in relation to well-being, disease and illness.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Understand how homeostasis is maintained in the human body across the lifecycle
2.
Explore biopsychosocial factors that influence human development, illness, disease and well-being
3.
Describe the key pathophysiological mechanisms underlying a range of common disorders.
4.
Identify the pharmacological processes associated with drugs used to treat a range of common disorders
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Basic structure across the lifespan of all major body systems and their functions in maintaining homeostasis: Cardio-vascular, Respiratory, Neurological, Urinary systems, Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acute Renal Failure, Digestive System, Endocrine System, Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 and 2), Reproductive System, Introduction to Blood, Introduction to Skin and Temperature Regulation and Musculoskeletal System
Basic processes underlying the changes in structure and function of the body across the lifecycle: Introduction to common illnesses from childhood to end of end of life. Terms and concepts relating to human structure and function.
Organisation of the Body Basic chemistry - from molecules to cells to homeostasis Inflammation and body defences. Introduction to Pain Biopsychosocial factors influencing development across the lifespan, health and illness: Introduction to common mental health conditions.
Psychological models of behaviour. Developmental psychology, abnormal psychology
Person centred assessments and care plans
History of mental health. Theories of Mental distress; Classification of Mental Disorder; Descriptive Psychopathology Social models of health Developmental Anatomy and Physiology Pre-Natal influences on health Growth, development and ageing Sexual Health
Basic principles of microbiology and infection control Pathophysiological mechanisms underlying a range of common Disorders: Signs and symptoms Investigating and diagnosing illness
Basic principles of pharmacology in relation to the mechanism of action of drugs used to treat a range of common disorders: Concepts and terms in pharmacology and pathophysiology; Causes and effects of illness
Basic Pharmacology and psychopharmacology Introduction to side effects of Medication, polypharmacy, Iatrogenesis Introduction to substance abuse; Pharmacology of substance abuse and altered consciousness; effects of psychoactive substances
Clinical skills including: fluid input output, person centred care, NEWS/PEWS, device safety, first aid, BLS (mandatory), medication administration, A-E assessment, medication administration
Bacteriology, virology and parasitology
Biophysics, biochemistry and radiology
Module Overview:
This module provides you with an overview of human body systems that inform skills for nursing practice. You will develop an overview of psychosocial concepts in relation to well-being, disease, and illness. Though primarily lecture-based, you will engage in a range of other activities including small group classes, clinical skills sessions, simulated practice sessions, online learning, and presentations.
This module provides you with an overview of human body systems that inform skills for nursing practice. You will develop an overview of psychosocial concepts in relation to well-being, disease, and illness. Though primarily lecture-based, you will engage in a range of other activities including small group classes, clinical skills sessions, simulated practice sessions, online learning, and presentations.
Additional Information:In addition to the contact hours above there are 158 private study hours.
100 hours are guided, this includes online and assessment preparation. Online hours are e-learning.
60 hours are independent study
Please note that workshop hours account for simulated theoretical learning, in accordance with NMC standard 3.4
Assessments
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