nsg5tuc therapeutic uro
THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES IN UROLOGICAL AND CONTINENCE NURSING
NSG5TUC
Not currently offered
Credit points: 20
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to therapeutic approaches to urological and continence health care that includes pharmacological and complementary therapies. The emphasis will be on the development of knowledge and expertise in the promotion of continence and the management of people experiencing urinary and/or faecal incontinence across the life-span. The psychosocial impact of urological and continence disorders will also be explored. Students will have the opportunity to work closely with a continence nurse specialist in the clinical practicum for this subject.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points20
Subject Co-ordinatorElizabeth Watt
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects NSG4PRC
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must provide evidence of approved health facility access to a minimum of 40 hours of supervised clinical experience that is commensurate with being able to achieve the clinical competencies of this subject.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Promoting continence: a clinical research resource | Prescribed | Getliffe, K & Dolman, M 2007 | 3RD EDN, BAILLIERE TINDALL, EDINBURG |
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