Medical Sciences - University of the West Indies

NE60C This course enables students to synthe-
size evidence-based knowledge and learning from
previous nursing courses into practice. The student
consolidates his or her practice experiences through
independent and interdependent practice under preceptorship
in the prospective working environment
(or as near as possible) with regular ongoing monitoring,
supervision and guidance. This practicum
concludes with a one (1) week review by the preceptor
where the student is engaged in oral and written
presentations, self and programme evaluation and
exit interview.
NE60D This course exposes students to concepts,
scientific bases and theoretical constructs that underpin
clinical nurse specialization; explores current
issues related to advanced nursing practice;
differentiates among advanced nursing practices;
and assist in linking organizational instruments to
clinical nursing operations. It challenges students
to engage in critical thinking, use of evidence-based
practice and in using the nursing process effectively
as the modality of problem solving and bases for
clinical judgment in nursing practice. It also builds
on the clinical and management skills of students
by exposing them to complex patient care situations
and human resources management strategies required
for making quality decisions. In this course
caring and effective interpersonal relationships are
incorporated into patient care delivery and interpersonal
relationships with emphasis on the communication
process between nurse and patient and other
health team members.
NE61A The course engages graduate students in
a discussion forum that enables critical thinking the
application of evidence-based knowledge of basic
brain biology as a basis for understanding mental
health disorders, brain technology and psychopharmacology.
The course focuses on neuro-anatomy,
genetic/familial correlates, systems of neuro-regulation,
psycho- endocrinology, psycho-immuno- logy,
normal biological rhythms, psycho-biological dysfunctions,
biological theories of major psychiatric
disorders, brain imaging and diagnosing of mental
illness and physiological indices of mental health
and illnesses.
NE61B This course exposes graduate students to
evidence-based knowledge in pathopsychology and
empowers them to be effective in caring for persons
throughout the life cycle and along the wellness-illness
continuum. Students are guided in using critical
thinking and sound clinical judgment in interpreting
psychopathological findings in making differential diagnosis
and selecting appropriate treatment modalities.
The course familiarizes students with research
based evidence based on etiological theories including
organic, familial, interpersonal and psycho-social
perspectives. It seeks to develop the skills of the
student in recognition of the various factors that influence
the development of psychopathology.
NE61C Students will be enabled to develop a
deeper and broader understanding of normal body
functioning, system integration, common recurrent
deviations and their pathophysiological manifestations,
investigative measures, pharmacological as
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