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NU7572 Elective Orthopaedic Nursing (10 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes

Following completion of this module the student should be able to:

  • MLO1. Demonstrate specialist knowledge of the pathophysiology of rheumatological and elective orthopaedic disorders
  • MLO2. Develop evidence-based holistic nursing care plans for patients with rheumatological and elective orthopaedic disorders.
  • MLO3. Examine and critically discuss the nursing care of patients undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery.
  • MLO4. Critically discuss the nursing care and management of patients with back pain and prolapsed intervertebral discs in primary, secondary and tertiary care.
  • MLO5. Critically discuss the care of patients with disorders of the upper and lower limbs including amputation.
  • MLO6. Critically discuss the care of patients with tumours of the musculoskeletal system to include surgical and oncological management.
  • MLO7. Critically examine the scope of specialist nursing practice in elective orthopaedics within the context of the multidisciplinary team.
  • MLO8. Critically evaluate the impact of specialist nursing on the outcomes of care for elective orthopaedic patients.

 

Module Learning Aims & Rationale

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (2015) has highlighted that the role of graduate specialist nursing includes leadership and management, leading change, educator and consultant to the wider multidisciplinary team. The promotion of patient safety is a core element of providing quality care and must be integrated into all areas of health care delivery including specialist nursing practice. It is vital therefore that nurses working within the orthopaedic specialist area have the specialist knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide evidenced-based, holistic care for adults, children and young people in the area of bone health.

Within this context, the specific aim of this module is to facilitate the student to develop the theoretical knowledge and understanding of the nursing care of patients with rheumatological, oncological, spinal, and limb disorders in primary, secondary and tertiary care. Furthermore, it is also to facilitate the student to apply this knowledge and understanding in the delivery of holistic care to patients and their significant others to facilitate the attainment of excellence in health care delivery.