Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies-Yong Loo Lin School Of Medicine

Programmes

Curriculum

The MN programme is an 18-month programme and will be delivered across 3 semesters.

Core Clinical Courses

Core Clinical Courses
NUR5801G Integrated Clinical Decision Making and Management I (8 Units)	This course aims to enhance patient-centred care through acquisition of knowledge of pathophysiology of common problems and conditions, diagnostic investigations and principles of management related to cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. It also develops clinical reasoning and health assessment skills, shared decision-making and effective communication.
NUR5802G Integrated Clinical Decision Making and Management II (8 Units)	This course aims to enhance patient-centred care through acquisition of knowledge of pathophysiology of common problems and conditions, diagnostic investigations and principles of management related to central nervous, endocrine and renal systems, common general medicine and psychological abnormalities. It also develops clinical reasoning and health assessment skills, shared decision-making and effective communication.
NUR5609 Integrated Clinical Decision Making and Management I (Paediatrics) (8 Units)	This course aims to enhance patient-centred care through acquisition of knowledge of pathophysiology of common paediatric problems and conditions, diagnostic investigations and principles of management related to cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems, neonates and development of a child. It also develops clinical reasoning and health assessment skills, shared decision-making and effective communication.
NUR5610 Integrated Clinical Decision Making and Management II (Paediatrics) (8 Units)	This course aims to enhance patient-centred care through acquisition of knowledge of pathophysiology of common paediatric problems and conditions, diagnostic investigations and principles of management related to central nervous, endocrine and renal system. It also develops clinical reasoning and health assessment skills, shared decision-making and effective communication.

Generic/Theoretical Courses

Generic/Theoretical Courses
MDG5238 Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics I (4 Units)	This course aims to provide the principles and concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. It includes the study of the pharmacological properties of various classes of clinical drugs for autonomic nervous, gastrointestinal, respiratory and cardiovascular systems thus promoting the safe and rational use of drugs in clinical therapeutic.
MDG5239 Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics II (4 Units)	The course includes the study of pharmacological properties of various classes of clinically drugs for neurology, renal, musculoskeletal, integumentary, endocrine systems and antimicrobials and pain management drugs thus promoting the safe and rational use of drugs in clinical therapeutic.
NUR5808 Adult Care Across Care Continuum (8 Units)	This course aims to provide in-depth understanding of integrated care for older adults at different stages of health status across the care continuum. It focuses on essential knowledge and skills to manage older adults in collaboration with other community partners.
NUR5613 Paediatric Care Across Care Continuum (8 Units)	This course aims to provide in-depth understanding of integrated care for paediatric population at different stages of health status across the care continuum. It focuses on essential knowledge, skills and to manage paediatric population in collaboration with other community partners.
NUR5806G Evidence-based Practice (4 Units)	This course is designed to introduce knowledge and skills required for formulating and implementing appropriate strategies to effect evidence-based care. It emphasises on the application of theoretical processes to address real clinical problems. Students will develop the ability to conduct a comprehensive literature search, analyse and critique research findings, thereafter engaging in the research process to translate evidence into clinical practice.
NUR5807 Professional Development and Ethical Healthcare (4 Units)	This course aims to provide students with an understanding of APN development in providing high quality care to meet the national healthcare needs. It focuses on APN role development with relevant APN models as well as health care systems, leadership, ethical considerations and principles of healthcare policies and finances.

Clinical Practicum

Clinical Practicum Courses
NUR5811A Clinical Practicum I (10 Units) NUR5811B Clinical Practicum II (4 Units) NUR5811C Clinical Practicum III (16 Units)	This course allows the students to translate their theory knowledge and learnt skills into actual clinical practice through clinical placements in the medical discipline.

Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies

Programmes