Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/13 ,MED/26 ,MED/34 ,MED/45
6
B/C
MED/18 ,MED/33 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
8
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/17 ,MED/45

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/38 ,MED/40 ,MED/45 ,MED/47
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/18 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
4
A/B
MED/01 ,MED/45
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
5
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,MED/45 ,SPS/07
Prova finale
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/13 ,MED/26 ,MED/34 ,MED/45
6
B/C
MED/18 ,MED/33 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
8
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/17 ,MED/45
activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/38 ,MED/40 ,MED/45 ,MED/47
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/18 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
4
A/B
MED/01 ,MED/45
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
5
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,MED/45 ,SPS/07
Prova finale
7
E
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.




S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Teaching code

4S006399

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH

Period

INF BZ - 1° anno 1° sem, INF BZ - 1° anno 2° sem

Learning outcomes

The Students must be in a position to read, understand and analyse the main components of scientific articles related to nursing, chosen in conjunction with the university. They must furthermore be able to summarise the main points of the text. They must critically analyse the nursing texts, both online and in paper form.

Program

Analysis of scientific English vocabulary using frontal teaching and groupwork, enabling students to learn the typical vocabulary and grammatical structures of nursing English articles, focusing on a critical analysis and creating a summary of the main points.

1st part: Testing and introduction to the reading of scientific texts (using short articles about cystic fibrosis, swab counts, blood pressure monitors, heart patients)
2nd part: Reading and analysis of an assortment of scientific articles ('Student nurses' experience of caring for patients in pain', 'Effectiveness of sleep management strategies for the elderly', 'geriatric patients' preferences for trearment of urinary incontinence' etc.
3rd part: Revision and mock exam

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Anne Korhonen et al Adherence to hand hygiene guidelines - significance of measuring fidelity (Edizione 24) Journal of clinical nursing 2015
Mathias HD Pfisterer et al Geriatric patients' preferences for treatment of urinary incontinence The American Geriatrics Society 2007
Helen Godfrey Living with a long-term urinary catheter: older people's experiences Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2008
Jenny Welstand et al Living with heart failure: an integrative review (Edizione 46) International journal of nursing studies 2008
Nick Allcock et al Student nurses' experiences of caring for patients in pain (Edizione 38) International Journal of Nursing Studies 2001
Emma SM Shahin et al The relationship between malnutrition parameters and pressure ulcers in hospitals and nursing homes (Edizione 26) Nutrition 2010

Examination Methods

Written exam

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE