NURS3004
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
The course provides students with an understanding of the impact chronic illness and disability have on the health of people, their family, and the community. On completion of this course, students will develop foundational knowledge through case study engagement, informed by the National Health Priority Areas, to apply evidence-based, safe, holistic, culturally appropriate and person-centred care to people with chronic illness and disability across the lifespan.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Gosford
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify the impact of physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and financial factors on the lives of people with chronic illness and/or disability in Australia.
2. Identify priority populations for the prevention and management of chronic illness and/or disability.
3. Explain the role of the nurse in the multidisciplinary team in the prevention and management of chronic illness and/or disability.
4. Apply an advanced understanding of pathophysiology to select chronic illnesses and/or disabilities.
5. Plan safe, effective, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive care to optimise the quality of life of people with chronic illness and/or disability across a range of contexts.
6. Apply legal and ethical principles to the care of people with chronic illness and/or disability and their families.
Content
Module 1: The landscape of chronic illness and disability
Module 2: Prevention of chronic illness for a healthy Australia
Module 3: Caring for the person with chronic illness and/or disability
Module 4: Systems and models of care for the management of chronic illness and/or disability
Requisite
Students must be active in the Bachelor of Nursing [40298] to enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Presentation: Focused Chronic condition.
Quiz: Quizzes
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Online 12 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 24 hour(s) per term
- Face to Face On Campus: 6 Tutorials x 2 hour(s) per TERMOnline: 6 Tutorials x 2 hour(s) per TERM
Semester 1 - 2024 - Gosford
Lecture-1
- Online 12 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 24 hour(s) per term
- Face to Face On Campus: 6 Tutorials x 2 hour(s) per TERMOnline: 6 Tutorials x 2 hour(s) per TERM
Course outline
- NURS3004 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 221.5 KB)
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