NU7524 Supervised Practice Placement – Renal Nursing (10 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes

Following completion of this module the student should be able to

• Critically analyse the nursing care of a patient with a variety of renal disorders using an appropriate framework and evidence based practice which promotes safe practice, dignity and respect.
  
• Apply individualised in-depth specialist knowledge of the specific physiological, spiritual and psychosocial needs of a patient and his /her partner and family requiring renal replacement therapy.
  
• Recognise actual and potential renal complications and respond safely and appropriately utilising specialist clinical knowledge.
  
• Describe the use of effective communication and multi disciplinary team skills to promote and maintain a therapeutic working environment while recognising the nurse’s role as the patient’s advocate.
  
• Critically examine policies, protocols, health and safety legislation, national and international procedures and guidelines which guide best practice in caring for patients with a variety of renal disorders.
  
• Describe the pharmacological principles and safe practices in relation to the administration of all renal medication.
  
• Act as a professional role model and contribute to the learning experiences of other colleagues while availing of opportunities to increase ones’ own knowledge and skills.
  
• Critically discuss using the scope of practice, the legal and ethical issues pertaining to patients with a variety of renal disorders.

Methods of Teaching and Student Learning

Role modelling, observation, small group interactions, tutorials, demonstration, care plans, multidisciplinary meetings/care conferences, discussion, case study, portfolio, clinical practice..

Module Learning Aims & Rationale

To equip the student with specialist practice experience, learning opportunities and the understanding involved in providing holistic care to patients with kidney disease.

Recommended Reading List

Indicative Resources

• Ashley, C., Morlidge, C. (2008) Introduction to Renal Therapeutics. Pharmaceutical Press, London.
  
• Blakeley, S. (ed) (2008) Renal Failure and Replacement Therapies. Springer, Hampshire.
  
• Brown, E., Chambers, E. J., Eggeling, C. (2007) End of Life Care in Nephrology from Advanced Disease to Bereavement. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
  
• Counts C. (ed) (2008) Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nursing, 5th edn. American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA), Pittman, New Jersey.
  Cuppies S. A. & Ohler L (2005) Transplantation Nursing Secrets. Hanley & Belfus, Philadelphia.
  
• Danovitch G.M. (2009) (eds.) Handbook of Kidney Transplantation. 5thedn. LWW, Philadelphia.
  
• Daugirdas  J T. (eds) (2011) Handbook of Chronic Kidney Disease Management. LWW. Philadelphia.
  
• Khanna, R., Krediet, R. (eds) (2009) Nolph and Gokal’s Textbook of Peritoneal Dialysis.  Springer, New York.
• Steddon, S., Ashman, N., Chesser, A., Cunningham, J. (eds) (2006) Oxford Handbook of Nephrology and Hypertension. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
  
• Sque, M., Payne, M. (eds) (2007) Organ and Tissue Donation. An Evidence
• Base for Practice. Open University Press, Maidenhead.
  
• Thomas N. (ed.) (2013) Renal Nursing, 4th  edn.  Wiley Blackwell, Oxford.
• Thomas, R., Stanley, B. (2007) Renal and Urinary Systems. 3rd edn. Mosby Elsevier, Edinburgh.
  

*Other readings will be provided by individual lecturers.