Undergraduate Course: Loss and Death in Childbearing (NUST10011)
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 |
This course addresses loss at one particular time. As well as many grief and loss-related issues which are relevant to nurses and nursing, it raises many issues pertaining to human relationships throughout the life cycle. It also looks more closely at the experience of the carer. |
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: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 14:00 - 15:50 | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The student will understand the theory underpinning the current understanding of grief and loss. The student will be able to demonstrate the application of the theory to practice. The student will be able to explain the potential for the serious impact of the death of a client/patient on the formal carer. The student will know the means by which this impact may be reduced. |
Assessment Information
Two course papers. One of 2000 words critically analysing a published account of an experience of loss. Counts for 30%.
The other paper is of 3500 to 4000 words addressing one chosen area of loss in childbearing. Counts for 70%. |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Rosemary Mander
Tel: (0131 6)50 3896
Email: R.Mander@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Joanna Hughes
Tel: (0131 6)50 3889
Email: Jo.Hughes@ed.ac.uk |
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