nsg4pbn the philosophy of nursing
THE PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING
NSG4PBN
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Providing care for an individual is a privilege. 'Formal care' is provided by a number of community agencies in the form of health care, social care, spiritual care and community care. Nursing is often cited as a 'caring' profession by its members and the wider community. Why has the profession been 'labelled' in this way? You will examine the historical and philosophical foundations that underpin nursing in an attempt to address this question. It will be asserted that the impacts of war, the industrial revolution, the rise of feminism, the communication age and the global village have provided significant contributions to the development of nursing. The impacts of these foundations, on contemporary practice, will be explored and you will undertake some 'crystal ball gazing' activities in an effort to predict future contributions of the profession to the health of the community.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMelody Carter
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
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Online, 2014, Teaching Session 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelody Carter
Class requirements
Evidence Based Learning
One 150.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"150 hours of directed and self-directed online learning."
Evidence Based Learning
One 50.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"50 hours of directed online learning."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word written task (or equivalent). | 30 | |
| One 2,000-word examination (or equivalent). | 40 | |
| One multimedia and digital presentation using specified media (equiv to 1,500 words) or equivalent. | 30 |
Online, 2014, Teaching Session 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelody Carter
Class requirements
Evidence Based Learning
One 150.0 hours evidence based learning per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"150 hours of directed and self-directed online learning."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word written task (or equivalent). | 30 | |
| One 2,000-word examination (or equivalent). | 40 | |
| One multimedia and digital presentation using specified media (equiv to 1,500 words) or equivalent. | 30 |