Unit of Study: NURS6003 - Nursing Care for Chronic Conditions
This unit of study addresses nursing practices designed to meet the needs of individuals and families who are either living with long-term health conditions or terminal illness. An emphasis is placed on an holistic approach to nursing care in a variety of health care settings. Continuity of care between hospital and community settings is emphasized, using a case management model of care. Upon completion of this unit, students will have acquired an understanding of the nature of chronic illness and the demands these illnesses place on individuals, their families and communities. Students will be able to: (i) identify and describe the most common chronic health conditions experienced by the Australian population, and (ii) assess, plan and implement nursing care for these patients and evaluate the effectiveness of their care. For patients and their families experiencing the terminal phase of an illness, students will be able to provide appropriate symptom management and psychosocial care to ensure a peaceful death. In the case of Indigenous health, students will study the importance of community involvement in care delivery for affected individuals. The unit will involve a period of supervised clinical experience in practice settings where students may experience caring for chronic conditions using a case management approach.
Classes: Ten 2 hour lectures, six 3 hour laboratory and clinical placements
Assessment: essay, exam, medication calculation test, clinical performance assessment, off campus clinical performance
Pre-requisites: NURS5001 and NURS5002 and NURS5003 and NURS5004 and NURS5005 and NURS5006 and NURS5007 and NURS5008
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