Undergraduate Course: The Nature of Nursing (NUST10012)
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 |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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, culminating in an elective placement when the student can pursue a specific area of care. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Class Delivery Information |
2 hour(s) per week for 10 week(s). |
| Course Start Date |
15/01/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Placement Study Abroad Hours 187,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
0 )
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
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. |
Assessment Information
| One course paper 4,000 - 4500 words |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Maggie Carson
Tel: (0131 6)51 3928
Email: m.n.carson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Kirsty Gardner
Tel: (0131 6)50 3889
Email: Kirsty.Gardner@ed.ac.uk |
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