Learning objectives
Multicultural communication lab is part of the integrated course of General Nursing II.
The course's goal is to provide the student s with the skills that will enable them to use the appropriate english language in a multicultural healthcare setting.
This means comprehension, written and oral expression, knowledge of the main glossary.
Therefore, to achieve a good language command when assessing the patients' general wellbeing/health status, and all throughout the nursing process.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
The main issues covered as follows:
The human body: glossary/description of the human body, the main body systems and their function.
Being a nurse: the profession, the Code of Ethics, the healthcare setting.
Talking about sickness: the main diseases with their signs and symptoms. Glossary and suppementary worksheets.
The nursing tools: observation charts and tools, nursing handover, integrated care pathways.
The vital signs and the physical assessment.
The patient admission to hospital: first interview and nursing assessment.
The nursing process and the plan of care. NANDA diagnoses. Pactical applications of the nursing process.
Supplement: Hands hygiene.
Full programme
Multicultural communication laboratory
Course of study: Nursing
Teachers: Casini-Stefanini
A.Y. 2016-2017
1st term
University Credits (ECTS): 1
Learning objectives.
Multicultural communication lab is part of the integrated course of General Nursing II.
The course's goal is to provide the student s with the skills that will enable them to use the appropriate english language in a multicultural healthcare setting.
This means comprehension, written and oral expression, knowledge of the main glossary.
Therefore, to achieve a good language command when assessing the patients' general wellbeing/health status, and all throughout the nursing process.
Teaching contents.
The main issues covered as follows:
The human body: glossary/description of the human body, the main body systems and their function.
Being a nurse: the profession, the Code of Ethics, the healthcare setting.
Talking about sickness: the main diseases with their signs and symptoms. Glossary and suppementary worksheets.
The nursing tools: observation charts and tools, nursing handover, integrated care pathways.
The vital signs and the physical assessment.
The patient admission to hospital: first interview and nursing assessment.
The nursing process and the plan of care. NANDA diagnoses. Pactical applications of the nursing process.
Supplement: Hands hygiene.
Teaching methods.
Lectures, occasional audiovisual support.
Reading groups, interactive practice.
Evaluaton methods.
Written test. The students will be asked to answer questions about the course contents, so to assess whether they have met the learning objectives.
Teaching material.
Reference book: English for Nurses and Healthcare Providers.
Malaguti, Parini, Roberts.
Publisher: Ambrosiana.
Other material: Lectures pdf's and supplementary worksheets.
Bibliography
Reference book: English for Nurses and Healthcare Providers.
Malaguti, Parini, Roberts.
Publisher: Ambrosiana.
Other material: Lectures pdf's and supplementary worksheets.
Teaching methods
Lectures, occasional audiovisual support.
Reading groups, interactive practice.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written test. The students will be asked to answer questions about the course contents, so to assess whether they have met the learning objectives.
Other information
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