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
W: dcu.ie/snpch/professional.shtml
For further details, contact:
Ms Siobhan O¡¯Malley (ANP Children¡¯s Epilepsy)
T: 01 892 1895
Ms Michelle Doyle (ANP Neurosurgical Nursing)
T: 087 431 8539