The Nature of Nursing (U00276)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HEA-3-NatNsg

The major organising theme in this third year course is systems of care. Within this framework issues of nursing are applied to clinical contexts and to the understanding of complex clinical situations. Both theoretical and clinical aspects of nursing are addressed. The clinical experience crosses a wide range of settings and reflects various stages in the patients 'career' and health transitions. Proficiency in clinical skills acquired is linked closely to the core curriculum of knowledge, skills and attitudes, meeting both academic and professional requirements. Clinical experience extends to the Spring and 4th terms, culminating in an elective placement when the student can pursue a specific area of care.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Nursing 1, Nursing 2, Health & Society 1A, Health & Society 1B, Health & Society 2A, Health & Society 2B, Research and Inquiry, Nature of Nursing, Pathology and Patient Care, Organisation and Management of Health Care, OR Nature of Mental Health Nursing, Therapeutics and Patient Care, The Politics and Management of Mental Illness

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	10:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Reflect on, discuss and debate issues relating to the nursing management of patients with long-term illnesses.
Critically discuss the concept of rehabilitation nursing in the context of chronic illness.
Debate ethical and professional issues relevant to nursing patients with long-term illnesses.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of concepts such as holistic care and partnership.
Show an understanding of role of the family and their need for support.