Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Nursing and Advanced Practice
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
4103NRS-JAN-CTY
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:
Provide an introduction to
Provide an introduction to
- An overview of the anatomy and physiology of the major body systems, homeostasis, biology and genomics (NMC 3.2)
- Human development from conception to death (NMC 3.1)
- Basic principles of pharmacology (NMC 3.2).
- The principles of pathogenesis, immunology and microbiology (NMC 2.11)
- Biopsychosocial factors influencing development across the lifespan, health and illness: Introduction to common mental, physical, behavioural and cognitive health conditions. (NMC 3.3)
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
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