Undergraduate Course: Caring and Emotional Work (NUST10005)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Health in Social Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Nursing Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The main focus of this course is on interpersonal and emotional work in nursing.
Students explore the nature of caring and emotional work in nursing. Situations that give rise to emotional work are examined. Illustrations are taken from the gynaecological context but students are encouraged to consider wider applications and draw on their experiences in practice. The intimate and sensitive nature of some health care situations is explored with respect to the nurse's role and the value of empathetic relationships for both patients and staff is considered. Students are encouraged to explore and share their own experiences and feelings associated with caring relationships.
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Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Critically appriase the literature on caring
Examine the value of emotions and emotional work
Analyse emotional labour and its application in nursing practice
Address ethical issues and dilemmas in nursing and the implications for emotional work
Examine ways of coping with sensitive and personal issues in patient care. |
Assessment Information
| This course is assessed by one long essay. |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Miss Anne Mcqueen
Tel: (0131 6)50 3884
Email: A.McQueen@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Joanna Hughes
Tel: (0131 6)50 3889
Email: Jo.Hughes@ed.ac.uk |
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