nsg2nci nursing patients with chronic illness
NURSING PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS
NSG2NCI
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject builds on fundamental knowledge gained in previous semesters to understand, modify and contextualise the factors that impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. You will develop in-depth understanding of factors influencing population health, the development of chronic conditions and/or disabilities, and complex patterns of illness. Implications for nursing practice within an interdisciplinary practice environment and public health policy development form a pivotal component of this subject.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLauren Zarb
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBN, HBNM, HBNUP, HBNPRW, RBN, HZNMD, HZNMDB, HBNGE, HBNGEB, HBNGEM, HBNGES, HBNGEW, HBNEN, HBNENB, HBNENM, HBNENS or HBNENW AND must have passed NSG2ANA; OR Must be admitted in HBNSK and no other rule applies.
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). 3rd Edition 2017 | Elsevier |
| Readings | Chronic Care Nursing: A Framework For Practice | Recommended | Deravin-Malone, L. and Anderson, J. (Eds). 2016 | Cambridge |
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. Apply understanding of the impact of chronic disease on individuals.
- 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 therapeutic communication and assessment skills across varying population groups to enable flexible use of family strength assessments, health coaching, motivational interviewing, collaborative health care systems and self-management practices.
- 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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Bendigo, 2019, Week 26-30, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKimberley Hitchens
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 28
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 30
One 30.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 30
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 30 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."
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 |
Berwick, 2019, Week 26-30, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoanne Joyce-McCoach
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 28
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 30
One 30.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 30
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 30 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."
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 |
Frankston, 2019, Week 26-30, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEric Cruz
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 28
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 30
One 30.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 30
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 30 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."
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 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 26-30, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEric Cruz
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 28
Five 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 30
One 30.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 27 - 30
One 80.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 30 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."
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 (NursesLearningHub), 2019, Week 18-28, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEric Cruz
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 18 - 27
One 3.0 days workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 27 and delivered via face-to-face.
"06/06/19 - 08/06/19"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 27
One 30.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 27 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word individual assignment | Summative | 035 | 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. | 025 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Clinical case study (equivalent to 2,000-words) | 040 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |