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FOUNDATIONS IN CHILDREN’S NURSINGMODULE 92524Introducing the module
Jeremy
Overall principles• Module not designed to be ‘difficult’, it is an introduction;• However, it has a lot of breadth;• Be sure to look at the past exam papers;• Do more than turn up for the sessions, prepare for the
sessions and contribute to them;
Teaching principles• You are expected to be adult learners• The keynote lectures are designed to guide your study –
not to tell you everything you need to know• Designed to stimulate learning• NOT designed to help you pass the exam• You should study in the library – if you haven’t tried this
yet, consider doing so.
We like you to be:• Eager to learn• Motivated to study as well as to practice• Enthusiastic, vigorous and motivated• Eager to address your learning deficits
It’s here!
The module handbook
No Hard Copy!
The web site - access
• The module web site, www.komion.co.uk/intro• It is necessary to have access to this;• You will need basic IT skills;• Tell Jeremy if access problematic;• You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (free):
http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/
If you read nothing else -
• Small range of core texts• Alan Glasper’s ‘A textbook of children’s and young people’s nursing (or similar)
• Shaffer’s Developmental psychology• Meggitt’s Child development
Assessment• Examination – prepare by doing mock exam on
website;• Details in module guide;• Ensure learning in drug calculations, child
development, history and …;• Ensure you know about what children’s nursing is,
where it has been and where it is going, get a general ‘hold’ on current issues in children’s nursing;
• Exam details (time of exam etc.) are published on the Portal, ask Exam office for clarification.
Your practice• Be energetic, enthusiastic, motivated to learn• Don’t hide from new opportunities• Do embrace your fears• Be clear about what it is you want to achieve on your
placement• Be prepared to be emotionally challenged• If you need help – tell someone.
I don’t like it!
• You should enjoy this module, you should have fun doing it, if you don’t enjoy it – tell me.
Jeremy Jolley
Dearne 125 (see me anytime, or email me to arrange a meeting)
Mobile 07764-198490 (call or text me anytime)
Email [email protected]
So ..
• Enjoy yourself• Enjoy the privilege of being a student• Enjoy your practice• Start to become an amazing paediatric nurse
Your module leader:
Dr Jeremy Jolley
Room 125 Dearne.
