And Breathe: The Respiratory System Explained

This is a Nursing Subject Spotlight with Charlotte Anderson from the University of Sunderland. An interactive, cinematic course taster experience to allow students to gain insights into what it's like to study Nursing.

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Join Charlotte Anderson from the University of Sunderland as she explores the respiratory system. In episode one, Charlotte introduces you to the way in which the respiratory system works, and hones in on some of the most important parts of the system such as the nose and mouth. In episode two, Charlotte looks at the impacts of some respiratory illnesses on the physiology of the system and outlines what an adult nurse should look for in identifying these issues. In episode three, Charlotte details one of the most valuable pieces of theory in an adult nurse’s arsenal: the biopsychosocial model. Charlotte also explains how this can be used to assess a patient and provide excellent holistic care. In the final episode, Charlotte details one of the most valuable pieces of theory in an adult nurse’s arsenal: the biopsychosocial model. Charlotte also explains how this can be used to assess a patient and provide excellent holistic care.

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About University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland is a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024) and a global institution which offers life-changing opportunities for over 20,000 students across its four campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong. With over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, placement opportunities and the option to study full or part-time, there’s something for everyone at Sunderland. The University of Sunderland has also received five stars for teaching, inclusiveness, employability and facilities in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and is in the top 10 UK universities for social inclusion (The Times Good University Guide 2024).

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Charlotte Anderson

Charlotte Anderson is a Clinical Link Tutor and Lecturer for BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Practice at the University of Sunderland. She teaches across a variety of modules and years. Charlotte is also a module lead for a second year module, Holistic Nursing for Altered Physiology to Promote Wellbeing. This module looks at what has gone wrong within the body to cause a certain illness or disease, alongside the impact that may have on someone's life and how nurses can help make appropriate plans of care to reduce the symptoms. Charlotte is also a Clinical Link Tutor for those students placed in Newcastle University Teaching Hospitals, within this part of her role she supports students out on placement. She meets with students via TEAMS on a weekly basis providing continual support whilst they are on placement. If a student is having a difficult time or requires a little more support she will also provide that support by attending the placement area.

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