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Learning Outcomes

TopUpon completion of the module, in relation to patients with alterations in cardiovascular, respiratory, hematological, endocrine, visual and dermatological function, students will be able to:

Discuss pathophysiological theory relevant to the nursing care;
Analyse, interpret and report upon results of common physical assessments and diagnostic tests with an aim to improve health status;
Formulate, implement and evaluate a plan of nursing care for patients;
Plan and conduct education sessions for patients (and significant others) and demonstrate the use of interpersonal communication skills to develop a therapeutic relationship with the patient;
Use evidence-based practice as a basis for nursing care of patients;
Describe the actions and side effects of common medications;
Demonstrate mastery of medication calculations and administration of medications;
Outline the role of the nurse in fluid and electrolyte management; and
Discuss the role of patient advocate to promote best nursing practice.

Discuss the role of the nurse in the community setting in managing patients to ensure continuity of care between the hospital and community.

Schedule

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Week	Lectures (Monday) Time: 1000 – 1200	Tutorials (Thursday) Gp 1&2: 0800 - 1000hrs Gp 3&4: 1000 - 1200hrs (Friday) Gp 5&6: 0800 - 1000hrs Gp 7: 1000 - 1200hrs	Nursing Labs (Thursday) Gp 1&2: 1000 - 1200hrs Gp 3&4: 1400 - 1600hrs (Friday) Gp 5&6: 1000 - 1200hrs Gp 7: 1200 - 1400hrs
1	11 August 2015 Module Introduction Venue: LT 28 Medication safety Speaker: Ms Cindy	13 / 14 August 2015 (1hr) Introduction to PBL Discuss on group project Discussion on Types of IV fluids IV Scheduling practice Common Drug list	13 / 14 August 2015 NSL Topic Administration of Oral Medication Administration of controlled drugs
2	18 August 2015 Cardiovascular System (1) Venue: LT36 Management and care of patient with Hyperlipidaemia, Hypertension Overview on 12-lead ECG and common cardiac rhythm disturbances and variation Speaker: Ms Siriwan	20 / 21 August 2015 (1hr) PBL 1 Discussion Cardiovascular scenario	20 / 21 August 2015 NSL Topic Administer intramuscular injection Administer subcutaneous injection
3	25 August 2015 Haematology System (1) Venue: LT 36 Management of patient receiving IV therapy and Administration of blood and blood component: monitoring, blood warming, GXM Management of patient with dengue fever Speaker: Ms Siriwan	27 / 28 August 2015 (2hr) PBL 2 Presentation Cardiovascular scenario	27 / 28 August 2015 NSL Topic Initiating and maintaining IV Therapy Assessment and securement of IV site Regulating Use of volumetric infusion pump
4	1 Sept 2015 Cardiovascular System (2) Venue: LT 28 Clinical approach to symptoms: chest pain, oedema and cyanosis Management and care of patient with Coronary artery disease and cardiac failure Speaker: Ms Siriwan	3 / 4 Sept 2015 Consultation by appointment for project E-learning: Mandatory Basic Drug Calculations in IVLE due 4 Sep E-learning: Quiz in Procedure Safe medication administration practice, general Oral drug administration insertion Buccal & sublingual drug administration	3 / 4 Sept 2015 Introduction to preparation of IV medication Initiating blood transfusion Monitoring and recording of 12 lead ECG E-learning: Video ALCNS Initiating blood transfusion
5	8 Sep 2015 Respiratory System (1) Venue: LT 35 Management and care of patient with respiratory disease (Hypoxemia, bronchitis, bronchiectasis), respiratory disorder (CAL disorder, asthma) Management and care of patient with Pulmonary vascular disease: Pulmonary embolism Speaker: Ms Cindy	10 / 11 Sept 2015 (1hr) PBL 4 Discussion Respiratory Scenario	10 / 11 Sept 2015 Consolidated Practice (1) Case Scenario practice (supervised/ Docucare): Administer intramuscular / subcutaneous injection Administration of Oral Medication / controlled drug E-learning: Video Mosby Nursing Skills video: Intermediate-Respiratory Care Inserting oropharyhgeal airway Collection of sputum Perform oropharyngeal suctioning
6	15 Sept 2015 Respiratory System(2) Venue: LT36 Management and care of patient with respiratory infection (Pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, acute bronchitis, Influenza) Review clinical manifestation of alteration in respiratory function Speaker: Ms Cindy	17 / 18 Sept 2015 (2hr) PBL 4 Presentation Respiratory Scenario	17 / 18 Sept 2015 Consolidated Practice (2) Case Scenario practice (supervised/ Docucare): Initiate and maintain IV therapy Initiate blood transfusion Administration of Oral Medication / controlled drug
Recess Week (21 – 25 Sept 2015)
7	29 Sept 2015 Haematology System (2) Venue: LT36 Management and care of patient with Anaemia, polycythemia, thalassemia, Platelet and coagulation: thrombocytopenia, haemophilia, disseminated intravascular coagulation Assist, preparation and care for patient after bone marrow biopsy. Speaker: Ms Kamala	01 / 02 Oct 2015 (1hr) PBL 5 Discussion Endocrine Scenario E-learning: Quiz in Procedure Subcutaneous injection Intramuscular injection Z-track injection	01 / 02 Oct 2015 Revision Practice IV therapy IM injection SC Injection
8	06 Oct 2015 Endocrine System (1) Venue: LT 36 Management and care of patient with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes with Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Speaker: APN Winnie Chui	08 / 09 Oct 2015 E-learning activity: Worksheets assignments: Interpretation of ECG Rhythms & Mx Quiz in Procedure - ECG	08 / 09 Oct 2015 CA: Skills Assessment (30%)
9	13 Oct 2015 Endocrine System (2) Venue: LT 36 Management and care of diabetic ketoacidosis Management and care of patient with Thyrotoxicosis Speaker: APN Winnie Chui	15 / 16 Oct 2015 (2hr) PBL 5 Presentation Endocrine Scenario	15 / 16 Oct 2015 Demo (on 15 Oct, 2pm) and Practice for reassessment
10	20 Oct 2015 Venue: LT 36 Management and care of patient with altered vision Eye: foreign body, infection, injury, Loss of sight / surgery/ Eye irrigation and removal of foreign bodies Speaker: Cindy Lee	22 / 23 Oct 2015 Consultation E-learning: Quiz in Procedure IV dressing change Oxygen administration oropharyhgeal airway insertion Oropharyhgeal suctioning	Oct 2015 Practice for reassessment Oct 2015 CA reassessment
11	27 Oct 2015 Managing Patient in the community Venue: LT35 Speaker: AIC Care coordinator Man Ee	29 / 30 Oct 2015 (2hr) CA: Presentation (20%)	29 / 30 Oct 2015 Consolidated practice (3) Simulation Activity with SP
12	03 Nov 2015 E-learning: Advisor topic Cardiovascular System Valvular disease and peripheral vascular disease ENT System Otitis Media Deviated septum (Septoplasty) Integumentary System Psoriasis Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Atopic dermatitis	05 / 06 Nov 2015 (2hr) CA: Presentation (20%)	05 / 06 Nov 2015 Consolidated practice (4) Simulation Activity with SP
13	Nov 2015 Public Holiday: Deepavali	12 / 13 Nov 2015 E-learning: Quiz in Procedure Blood & blood product transfusion Blood & blood transfusion reaction management Pulse oximetry Respiration test	12 / 13 Nov 2015 Revision and Consultation

TopThis module focuses on the therapeutic management of patients with alterations in cardiovascular, respiratory, hematological, endocrine, visual and dermatological function. It equips students with knowledge and skills to provide safe care to meet the needs of patients in medical and surgical settings.

Assessment

Top0% Compulsory IVLE assessment: Basic Drug Calculation (Pass/Fail)
20% Group project: Presentation

30% Clinical skill assessment

50% Final exam (30% MCQ and 20% SAQ)

Preclusions

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Workload

Top2-2-3-1-2

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B: no. of tutorial hours per week
C: no. of lab hours per week
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week

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