NURSING OLDER PEOPLE
NSG3NOP
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will encounter the health needs of older people in diverse settings, but particularly in acute care settings. They will consider the biopsychosocial aspects of ageing, older persons' responses to multiple pathology and recent advances in the ability to regulate the biology of ageing. They will further develop skills in advanced nursing assessment. The importance of the nursing roles in promoting, maintaining, and restoring the health of older adults will be a major focus. Consideration will be given to the potential negative impact of care on the older individual's ability to live a meaningful, productive, autonomous and responsible life.
School: School of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Angela Casey
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: NSG2ACA and NSG2ACB
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Caring for Older People in Australia | Prescribed | Johnson, A. & Chang, E. (2014) | WILEY |
| Readings | Miller's Nursing for wellness in older adults | Recommended | Hunter,S.(Ed) 2012 | (FIRST AUSTRALISAN AND NZ EDITION). SYDNEY: WOLTERS KLUWER |
| Readings | Older people: issues and innovations in care | Recommended | Nay, R & Garratt, S 2013 | 4TH EDN, ELSEVIER, SYDNEY. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the influences that impact on the ageing of individuals in our society
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshops
02. Appraise the concept of ageism and its impact on the care of older people
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshops
03. Evaluate the efficacy of health promotion strategies and how they are applied to promote healthy ageing and longevity
- Activities:
- Lecture, workshops and clinical placement
04. Develop, implement and evaluate strategies to improve health care outcomes for older people in acute, rehabilitative and residential care situations
- Activities:
- Workshops and clinical placement
05. Implement evidence based nursing strategies in the care of older people living with major mental health issues
- Activities:
- Workshops and clinical placement
06. Further develop your professional nursing role, specifically in nursing older people
- Activities:
- Clinical placement
Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne-Marie Mahoney
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 Hour Face to Face"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"4 Hours On-Line Lectures"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"three hours of online activities"
PracticalWeek: 18 - 22
One 10.0 days practical per study period on weekdays from week 18 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"80 hours of clinical placement across the semester"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 17
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"five 2-hour workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| on-line quiz (equiv to 1500 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 2,000-word individual case management review | clinical practice competency assessment (equiv to 600 words per student) - hurdle requirement | 50 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 20-minute group presentation (equiv to 400 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Melissa Deacon-Crouch
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 17
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"five 2-hour workshops"
PracticalWeek: 18 - 22
One 10.0 days practical per study period on weekdays from week 18 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"80 hours of clinical placement across the semester"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"three hours of online activities"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"4 Hours On-Line Lectures"
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 Hour Face to Face"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| on-line quiz (equiv to 1500 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 2,000-word individual case management review | clinical practice competency assessment (equiv to 600 words per student) - hurdle requirement | 50 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 20-minute group presentation (equiv to 400 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Angela Casey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 5.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours problem based learning per study period from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Students undertake three hours of online activities throughout the semester."
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 12 - 22
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period from week 12 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will complete 80 hours (approximately 10 days) of clinical placement throughout the semester."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 20
One 10.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be required to attend five 2-hour workshops scheduled throughout the semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| on-line quiz (equiv to 1500 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 2,000-word individual case management review | clinical practice competency assessment (equiv to 600 words per student) - hurdle requirement | 50 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 20-minute group presentation (equiv to 400 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tara Williams
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 Hour Face to Face"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"4 Hours On-Line Lectures"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"three hours of online activities"
PracticalWeek: 18 - 22
One 10.0 days practical per study period on weekdays from week 18 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"80 hours of clinical placement across the semester"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 17
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"five 2-hour workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| on-line quiz (equiv to 1500 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 2,000-word individual case management review | clinical practice competency assessment (equiv to 600 words per student) - hurdle requirement | 50 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 20-minute group presentation (equiv to 400 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Shepparton, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Bassett
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 17
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"five 2-hour workshops"
PracticalWeek: 18 - 22
One 10.0 days practical per study period on weekdays from week 18 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"80 hours of clinical placement across the semester"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"three hours of online activities"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"4 Hours On-Line Lectures"
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 Hour Face to Face"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| on-line quiz (equiv to 1500 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 2,000-word individual case management review | clinical practice competency assessment (equiv to 600 words per student) - hurdle requirement | 50 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| one 20-minute group presentation (equiv to 400 words per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |