Unit of Study: NURS5001 - Nursing Concepts: Bodies and Boundaries
In this unit of study the concept of embodiment will be used to examine nursing and nurses' practice, exploring both the physical body and the lived body as experienced and interpreted by the patient and the nurse. This unit is closely related to two other units of study: Observation, Assessment & Nursing and Applied Nursing Practice. The unit explores the relevant literatures on: how different cultures have evolved social practices to govern the body and its products and functions; and why the study of these is central to successfully and safely providing nursing care for patients. Students will also study the legislative and regulatory frameworks relating to nurses' professional and legal boundaries and the origins and purposes of these governing frameworks. The ultimate purpose of the unit is the mindful application of the insights gained here to understanding the clinical context of nurses' care of the physical body and the patient's experiences of nursing care.
Classes: Eleven 2 hour lectures and eleven 1.5 hour tutorials
Assessment: assignments, exam
Courses this subject is available in
This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
Bachelor of Science and Master of Nursing
The Bachelor of Science/Master of Nursing is designed for students who wish to develop a deeper understanding of an area of interest in science and relate it to health care. This might include pharmacology, psychology, physiology or biomedical science. This degree has the potential to greatly enhance your career and employment choices.
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