? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : HEA-3-TranNur

The aim of this course is to explore some of the complexity of nursing in relation to organ transplantation. The course aims further to provide students with a sound understanding of the application of biological and social science principles to areas of clinical practice.

? Pre-requisites : Students must have completed years 1 and 2 of Nursing and Health & Society 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B or equivalent

Home subject area

Nursing Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 02/10/2008 11:10 12:00 Room 3.D02, Forrest Hill Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Thursday 11:10 12:00 Central Lecture Thursday 12:10 13:00 Central

: understanding of underlying conditions, psychological and ethical aspects related to organ donation and transplantation in Liver and Renal disease

Hons. Course paper 2500-3000 words (50%)and one 2 hour examination (50%).

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 01 Transplantation Nursing 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Joanna Hughes
Tel : (0131 6)50 3889
Email : Jo.Hughes@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Jennifer Tocher
Tel : (0131 6)51 1991
Email : Jennifer.Tocher@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.health.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/