Nursing 2 (NS0058)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : HEA-2-NSG2

This course develops from Nursing 1 and explores constructs of the individual. Relevant practicals and clinicals are either mental health branch based or adult based. Understanding nursing care covers a wide range of topics such as biological sciences, mental health issues,ethics and communication and the approach of holistic care.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : A pass in Nursing 1

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Nursing Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 25 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 2 hour(s) per week for 25 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	12:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Plus tutorials, practicals and clinicals

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Apply the concepts and skills introduced in the first year of the course to the discrete illness experience with respect to both physical and mental health.
Demonstrate the integration of theoretical and practice-centred learning in relation to the major concepts of care.
Demonstrate safe, effective and evidence-based practice responsive to the needs of patient/client groups in adult care and mental health settings.
Demonstrate the principles of ethical and accountable practice.
Demonstrate the principles of equity and fairness in care delivery.
Demonstrate the development of critical thinking, problem solving and reflective capacities essential for profesional knowledge and practice.