Caring for the Individual 1
(NUR0115)
Welcome to the credit
Main Lecturers
 Mr. Carmelo Bezzina (credit coordinator) –
carmel.bezzina@um.edu.mt
 Dr. Martin Musumeci (Chemistry)
 Dr. Mifsud (Pharmacology)
 Dr. Cordina (Pharmacology)
 Mr. Axiaq (Nutrition)
 Dr. V. Sultana (course coordinator) (Medical Nursing)
 Ms. R. Sultana (Surgical Nursing)
Credits
 NUR0115 – Caring for the Individual 1 – Year 1
semester 1 (8 ECTS credits). 3 hour exam.
 NUR0116 – Caring for the Individual 2 – Year 1
semester 2 (8 ECTS credits). 3 hour exam.
 NUR1224 – Caring for the Individual 3 – Year 2
semester 1 (6 ECTS credits). 3 hour exam.
 NUR1222 – Caring for the Individual 4 – Year 3
semester 1 (6 ECTS credits). 3 hour exam.
Books
1. Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
By Marieb ISBN-13: 9780321891846
(Basic book for student with a basic biology background)
2. Human Anatomy and Physiology: By Elaine N. Marieb and Katja
Hoehn.
ISBN-13 978-0-321-79917-3
(For students with a more advanced biology background)
3. Medical-Surgical Nursing Assessment and Management of
Clinical Problems (2 Volume set)
By Lewis
ISBN 978-0-323-06581-8
Attendance to Lectures
 Attendance to lectures is compulsory – You will not
be allowed to sit for the examination if you fail to
attend at least 80% of lectures.
 You are requested to email indicating reasons for
absence.
Lecturing Days
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Mondays - 8am to 10am (as from 28th October 2013)
Tuesdays – 8am to 10am
Tuesdays – 12MD to 2pm
Thursdays – 3pm to 5pm
VLE
 Lecturers may opt to publish their lecture notes on VLE
 You need to log in from the UOM website using your username
and password.
1. www.um.edu.mt
2. Click sign in on top right hand corner
3. In quick links find Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
4. Make sure that you also check your UOM emails. All emails
related to the credits and course are sent on your UOM email
address. You the quick links for access.
5. Lastly eSIMS is an area were you have information about your
course, credits and more important all your results are
published there.