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.
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

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