Biosciences Applied to Nursing 2

Code

NURS1020

School

Nursing

Level

1

Credits

20

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

This course considers:

• Further opportunities for students to explore important aspects biosciences that form the foundation to safe and effective person centred nursing care;
• The application of biosciences to nursing practice remains an essential component of the course;
• The linking of theory and practice using a series of field specific case studies. These case studies have been selected to develop an understanding of biosciences within a clinical context;
• The application of biosciences to practice to enable students to understand the clinical situations they may encounter during placement;
• The integration of biosciences with the clinical learning modules. This integrated approach will enable students to demonstrate how a detailed understanding of biosciences can promote physical and mental health.

Target Students

BSc (Hons) Nursing Students.

Classes

200 hours of learning delivered by a variety of methods, including self-directed study

Assessment

• 100% Exam (1-hour-30-minute): Students are required to undertake an online examination to test their biological science knowledge

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the major body systems.

Discuss the importance of genomics in human health and its application to nursing.

Demonstrate how a detailed understanding of biosciences can inform accurate nursing assessments.

Demonstrate how a detailed understanding of biosciences can be used to develop appropriate person centred care.

Identify, retrieve and evaluate biosciences research and understand its relevance to evidence-based nursing practice.

Conveners

• Dr Damion Mccormick
• Mr Thomas Stackpoole