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[Foundations of Scientific Principles for Adult Nursing] [NIP1802]
[Foundations of Scientific Principles for Adult Nursing] [NIP1802]
School of Health & Education BSc Nursing (Adult)
Foundations of Scientific Principles for Adult Nursing
NIP1802
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Welcome to the NIP 1802 Module; Foundations of Scientific Principles for Adult Nursing. Please refer to this handbook closely as a guide to the module. We hope very much that you will enjoy studying this module. By now you will have just commenced the first year of your BSc Nursing programme and be looking forward to understanding a lot about your role as a student nurse. This module has been designed to enable you to build knowledge and skills in your First Year in relation to the care of patients in a variety of different settings and with different problems. This module will introduce and expand on the scientific principles underpinning nursing practice. It is comprehensive and introduces principles which draw on scientific areas of biopsychosocial and behavioural sciences as related to all areas of nursing. There are 12 taught seminar days in total and on these days you will learn-
· To describe the components of human structure and function, from cell level to organ levels using the appropriate scientific language for communicating.
· To outline and describe physiological principles of how the body achieves balance and imbalance with specific reference to physical, psychological and behavioural stress responses.
· Be able to explain human development across the lifespan including physical, psychological and behavioural developments. Make specific reference to your own field of practice
· How to Compare and contrast parameters of physical health and functioning; use these this will help you to identify when a disease state occurs.
· You are going to explain the role of environment and microbial influences on the human body and the physiological principles that influence public health  Discuss pharmacology with reference to the nurses role in medicines optimisation There are formative assessments as well as a summative assessment.
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4. Module overview
Module code:
NIP1802
Title:
Foundations of Scientific Principles for Adult Nursing
Credit points:
30
Accredited by:
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Aims:
This module will introduce and expand on the scientific principles underpinning nursing practice. This module is comprehensive and introduces principles which draw on scientific areas of biopsychosocial and behavioural sciences as related to all areas of nursing.
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge
On completion of this module, the successful student will be able to:
1. Describe the components of human structure and function from cellular to organ levels using appropriate scientific language for communicating professionally
2. Outline and describe physiological principles of how the body achieves balance and imbalance with specific reference to physical, psychological and behavioural stress responses
3. Explain human development across the lifespan including physical, psychological and behavioural developments. Make specific reference to own field of practice
4. Compare and contrast parameters of physical health and functioning; use these to identify when a disease state occurs
5. Explain the role of environment and microbial influences on the human body and the physiological principles that influence public health
6. Discuss pharmacology with reference to the nurses role in medicines optimisation
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Syllabus:
· Elements of life and structures of humans (anatomy, directional terms, tissues, communicating scientifically, genetics, Body systems overview, general and special senses in
ief, basic chemistry for pharmacology)
· Medical terminology (descriptive terms of conditions; language to communicate disease, Understanding ranges & values)
· Homeostasis (physical and psychological deviation, mind-body interaction, hormesis, Stress & stressors, Perception, personality) - biopsychosocial and neuroimmunology links
· Lifespan (New-born to elderly - physical and developmental stages, cognitive developments)
· Microbiology (Infection control, Inflammatory process & immune response, Pain)
· Pathophysiological principles (aetiology continuum - genetics to environmental and multifactorial)
· Physical health - parameters (CVS, Resp, Electrolytes - linked to balance)
· Evaluating evidence of disease and treatment states and interventions – introducing appraisal of scientific literature to aid nursing decision making and care planning
· Active versus restorative states (sleep)
· Pharmacology – in relation to medicines optimisation e.g. range of drugs, nurses role, safe administration and biochemical aspects (including basic pharmacodynamics and kinetics, calculations). Biological/genetic variance – addressing change across lifespan
· Epidemiology of diseases, understanding the physiology of immunity including herd immunity and the scientific basis for vaccine use
Learning and teaching strategy:
Our teaching and learning approach is to offer a range of teaching and learning experiences to enable both surface learning when applicable (concrete skills, tasks) moving towards deeper learning (reflection, analysis knowledge and research informing practice). They are also designed to ensure that you as a learner completing their programme are prepared for practice moving towards an increasing independent self-assessing learning approach. Through:
· A mixture of lecture, seminar and online learning resources
· Independent learning and self-testing of understanding concepts
· The assessment process is built to aid learning and be participatory and interactive
Proportion of teaching and learning hours
There are no planned face to face sessions for the NIP XXXXXXXXXX/21 run of this module, all classroom sessions will be facilitated on line via Zoom. A large proportion of your work will be independent learning however in addition to this, the proportion of teaching and learning hours for this module are given in the table below.
NIP 1802 module online delivery
Live learning
Contact time per week
*3 hours
Self-paced learning time
Average hours per week
8 hours
On demand resources
Average hours per week
6 hours
*Please note: Live learning time consists of 2 hours per week in the form of module teacher facilitated seminars. In addition to this you will be required to take part in the equivalent of 1 hour (30 min pre session stage and 30 min post session stage ) tutor supported discussion and Q&A via Zoom, blog or discussion board. Please see your 2020/21 academic year timetable and your weekly online learning schedule for more details
Definitions of terms
Live learning – Live learning will cover everything you’ll do with teaching staff like lectures, seminars, workshops and other classes, and we’ll schedule all of this for you. This might include some study outside your regular timetable, like taking part in discussion forums or online blogs where you’re supported by academic staff.
Independent learning – Independent learning is all the studying you’ll do outside your live learning sessions with teaching staff. This self-paced study will give you the chance to learn, prepare, revise and reflect in your own time as you need to, and you’ll have access to on-demand resources and materials to help you do your best.
Self-paced study – Self-paced study will give you the chance to learn wherever and whenever you want to and at your own pace, outside your live learning sessions. This independent learning could include reading and reflection, preparation for classes, revision or homework along with access to other online activities such as quizzes.
On-demand resources – You'll have access to on-demand resources like pre-recorded video lectures and workshops as part of your independent study. You’ll be able to review and revisit whenever you need to at your own pace
Assessment scheme:
(a) Formative assessment scheme
This will be based on a pre-designed community and selected characters from this community will be used to explore theoretical concepts and applications.
· Online activities - using online interactive work book (My Learning)
· Quizzes based on main concepts within the module.
· Students to submit 2 MCQ questions (with answers) based on the topics within the module for self and peer assessment.
· Mock MCQ
· MindMap of the concepts of na
ated digital presentation and Kaltura presentation of the MindMap
(b) Summative assessment scheme
Using the pre-designed scenario the summative will build upon the formative assessment.
· Summative online MCQ quiz of physiology and pharmacology (40%) (LO
1,3,4 5, 6)
· Digital Presentation of application of two of the scientific concepts studied to field of practice (negotiated with class teacher from a prepared list) (60%) (LO2, 6)
Seen examination N/A
Unseen examination N/A
Coursework (no examination) N/A
Timetabled examination Yes
equired
Length of exam One hour
5. Learning resources
There is an essential reading list for the Module which can be found on this link:- https:
l.talis.com/3/mdx/lists/6A912C8F-F952-A94A-CAAA-9F550D58A486.html
A Personal textbook (Kortex) selected by the Module Leader has been purchased for each Middlesex University student studying at the London Hendon campus. These Personal textbooks (Kortex) can be accessed from the module area in myUniHub Students will also be emailed with their account details for the Kortex App Click here for further information Click here if you have any questions regarding accessing or using your personal textbooks
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