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Undergraduate Course: Gastrointestinal Nursing (NUST10027)

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
Course description The aim of this course is to explore some of the complexity of gastrointestinal nursing. The course aims also to provide students with a sound understanding of the application of biological and social science principles to areas of clinical practice.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Nursing 1 (NUST08001) AND Nursing 2 (NUST08006) AND Health and Society 1A (NUST08002) AND Health and Society 1B (NUST08003) AND Health and Society 2A (NUST08004) AND Health and Society 2B (NUST08005)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 16:10 - 18:00
First Class First class information not currently available
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are designed to provide students with learning opportunities such that on completion of the course and associated personal study they will be able to:

1.demonstrate understanding of anatomy and physiology applied to gastrointestinal nursing in the clinical setting

2.demonstrate the relevance of homeostasis and homeostatic mechanisms in gastroenterology

3.integrate the knowledge and understanding of the identified biological systems to the clinical reality of health and illness.

4.understand the rationale for investigative and therapeutic procedures in gastroenterology
Assessment Information
1 x Course paper (2,500-3,000 words)(50%) / 1 two hour examination (50%)
Special Arrangements
Not entered
Contacts
Course organiser Dr Graeme Smith
Tel: (0131 6)50 3901
Email: Graeme.Smith@ed.ac.uk		 Course secretary Miss Joanna Hughes
Tel: (0131 6)50 3889
Email: Jo.Hughes@ed.ac.uk
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