NSG2NCI
NURSING PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS
NSG2NCI
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject builds on the fundamental knowledge gained in previous semesters to understand, modify and contextualise the factors impacting on health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. You will develop an in depth understanding of factors influencing population health, the development of chronic conditions and/or disabilities, and complex disease patterns. Implications for nursing practice within an inter-professional practice environment and public health policy development form a pivotal component of this subject.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEric Cruz
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HBN, HBNM, HBNUP, HBNPRW, HBNSK, RBN, HZNM, HZMND, HBNGE, HBNGEB, HBNGEM, HBNGES, HBNGEW,HBNEN,HBNENB, HBNENM, HBNENS, HBNENW # Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry), Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse), Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Chronic Illness and Disability: Principles for Nursing Practice | Prescribed | Chang, E. and Johnson, A. (Eds). 2nd Edition 2014 | ELSEVIER |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Evaluate public health concepts applied to chronic conditions across the lifespan and in all contexts of health care
- Activities:
- Paper-based clinical scenarios Experimental or clinical laboratory data Photographs Video clips Newspaper Articles All or part of an article from a Scientific journal A real or simulated patient A family tree showing an inherited disorder
02. Critically analyse evidence-based health care models designed for the management of chronic conditions in Australia and globally
- Activities:
- Paper-based clinical scenarios Experimental or clinical laboratory data Photographs Video clips Newspaper Articles All or part of an article from a Scientific journal A real or simulated patient A family tree showing an inherited disorder
03. Develop an understandingof the impact of chronic disease on the individual
- Activities:
- Paper-based clinical scenarios Experimental or clinical laboratory data Photographs Video clips Newspaper Articles All or part of an article from a Scientific journal A real or simulated patient A family tree showing an inherited disorder
04. Adapt already acquired therapeutic communication and assessment skills across varying population groups to enable flexible use of family strength assessment, health coaching, motivational interviewing, collaborative health care systems and self-management practice.
- Activities:
- Paper-based clinical scenarios Experimental or clinical laboratory data Photographs Video clips Newspaper Articles All or part of an article from a Scientific journal A real or simulated patient A family tree showing an inherited disorder
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne-Marie Mahoney
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 22.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Student self-directed learning including 12-hours of online activities"
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supplemented with 8 hours of online lectures"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 33 - 43
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 33 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students may complete 72 to 80-hours of placement. Hours may vary according to clinical placement facility hours and public holidays."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 28.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"student online learning"
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 36
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 36 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word individual assignment | summative | 35 | 02, 01, 03, 04 |
| Online quiz or Online international group discussion (equivalent to 1,000 words) | formative. Online international group discussion assessment will only apply to students participating in Internationalisation@Home option (if available). All other students will be required to complete the Online quiz. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| clinical practicum (equivalent to 2,000-words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2017, Week 30-50, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKerrie Gamble
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 43
One 28.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"student online learning"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 33 - 46
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 33 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students may complete 72 to 80-hours of placement. Hours may vary according to clinical placement facility hours and public holidays."
LectureWeek: 30 - 30
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supplemented with 8 hours of online lectures"
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 22.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Student self-directed learning including 12-hours of online activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word individual assignment | summative | 35 | 02, 01, 03, 04 |
| Online quiz or Online international group discussion (equivalent to 1,000 words) | formative. Online international group discussion assessment will only apply to students participating in Internationalisation@Home option (if available). All other students will be required to complete the Online quiz. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| clinical practicum (equivalent to 2,000-words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Hong Kong, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEric Cruz
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 32
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 28.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"student online learning"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 33 - 43
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 33 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students may complete 72 to 80-hours of placement. Hours may vary according to clinical placement facility hours and public holidays."
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supplemented with 8 hours of online lectures"
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 22.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Student self-directed learning including 12-hours of online activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word individual assignment | summative | 035 | 02, 01, 03, 04 |
| Five online quizzes (equivalent to 2,500-words) | formative | 065 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEric Cruz
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 32
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 28.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"student online learning"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 33 - 43
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 33 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students may complete 72 to 80-hours of placement. Hours may vary according to clinical placement facility hours and public holidays."
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supplemented with 8 hours of online lectures"
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 22.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Student self-directed learning including 12-hours of online activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word individual assignment | summative | 35 | 02, 01, 03, 04 |
| Online quiz or Online international group discussion (equivalent to 1,000 words) | formative. Online international group discussion assessment will only apply to students participating in Internationalisation@Home option (if available). All other students will be required to complete the Online quiz. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| clinical practicum (equivalent to 2,000-words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2017, Week 30-50, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTara Williams
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 34
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 28.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"student online learning"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 35 - 46
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 35 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students may complete 72 to 80-hours of placement. Hours may vary according to clinical placement facility hours and public holidays."
LectureWeek: 30 - 30
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supplemented with 8 hours of online lectures"
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 22.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Student self-directed learning including 12-hours of online activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word individual assignment | summative | 35 | 02, 01, 03, 04 |
| Online quiz or Online international group discussion (equivalent to 1,000 words) | formative. Online international group discussion assessment will only apply to students participating in Internationalisation@Home option (if available). All other students will be required to complete the Online quiz. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| clinical practicum (equivalent to 2,000-words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Shepparton, 2017, Week 30-50, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sleeth
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 34
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 28.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"student online learning"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 33 - 43
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 33 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students may complete 72 to 80-hours of placement. Hours may vary according to clinical placement facility hours and public holidays."
LectureWeek: 30 - 30
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supplemented with 8 hours of online lectures"
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 22.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Student self-directed learning including 12-hours of online activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word individual assignment | summative | 35 | 02, 01, 03, 04 |
| Online quiz or Online international group discussion (equivalent to 1,000 words) | formative. Online international group discussion assessment will only apply to students participating in Internationalisation@Home option (if available). All other students will be required to complete the Online quiz. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| clinical practicum (equivalent to 2,000-words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Singapore, 2017, Week 37-52, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEric Cruz
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 41 - 41
Five 4.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 41 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 52
One 28.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via online.
"student online learning"
LectureWeek: 41 - 41
Two 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 41 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Supplemented with 8 hours of online lectures"
Directed ReadingWeek: 37 - 52
One 22.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via blended.
"Student self-directed learning including 12-hours of online activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word individual assignment | summative | 035 | 02, 01, 03, 04 |
| Five online quizzes (equivalent to 2,500-words) | formative. Online international group discussion assessment will only apply to students participating in Internationalisation@Home option (if available). All other students will be required to complete the Online quiz. | 065 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |