Children's Neuroscience Care NUR1109

Course summary 

Who should apply?

Applicants must be working in a setting where they are likely to provide care to children with neuromedical/neurosurgical conditions. 

Module Aim

This module is designed to increase the theoretical knowledge base of healthcare practitioners who care for children with neuromedical/neurosurgical needs in both acute and community settings.  Students will gain a greater understanding of evidence-based neuroscience nursing care including underlying pathophysiology, treatment modalities and nursing management.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module and following a period of

personal study, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate  an understanding of normal neuroanatomy and neurophysiology and its application to disordered function
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based holistic family-centred care of the child with neuromedical/neurosurgical conditions and their family
  • Discuss the neuromedical/neurosurgical and pharmacological interventions available to support the child with altered neurological function
  • Analyse the psychological, sociocultural and economic implications of altered neurological function on the child and their family
  • Evaluate the contribution of the multi-disciplinary team in the care of children and their families who have neuroscience related needs

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The module will run in association with DCU dates tbc.

Applications will close: tbc

Credit / Level: NFQ Level 8, 5 ECTS Credits 

Cost of module: €400

Application forms are available from:

Faculty of Science and Health, Dublin City University, Dublin 9 

T: +353 (0) 1 700 8975

E: science@dcu.ie

W: dcu.ie/snpch/professional.shtml

For further details, contact:

Ms Siobhan O¡¯Malley (ANP Children¡¯s Epilepsy) 
T: 01 892 1895

E: siobhan.omalley@cuh.ie

Ms Michelle Doyle (ANP Neurosurgical Nursing) 
T: 087 431 8539

E: michelle.doyle@cuh.ie