Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 401456

Coordinator Nathan Wilson Opens in new window

Description Chronic Conditions and Disability utilises an evidence-based approach to develop an understanding of pathophysiology, pharmacological interventions, and nursing care for people across the lifespan who experience chronic conditions and/or disability.

School Nursing & Midwifery

Discipline Nursing

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Co-requisite(s) NURS 7071 - Introduction to alterations in health

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in program 4785 - Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration).

Assumed Knowledge

Primary health care, foundational knowledge of human biological sciences including human body
systems, basic concepts in pharmacology and pathophysiology and the National Health Priorities and the relationship to nursing practice.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Interpret the causes, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic procedures related to common chronic conditions
2. Deliberate ethical, legal and professional issues when caring for a person living with a chronic condition disability 
3. Analyse the best evidence related to common chronic conditions or persons with a disability.
4. Recommend strategies that promote a shared decision-making process in collaboration with carers, families, and individuals living with a chronic condition
5. Develop evidence-based rationales for safe, person-centred care of people with chronic conditions or persons with a disability.  

Subject Content

1. Knowledge and application of the following concepts to inform professional nursing practice related to chronic conditions and disability affecting the endocrine, neurological and respiratory body systems:

a. Cause: Risk factors

b. Clinical manifestations

c. Diagnosis

d. Pathophysiology

e. Treatment: Pharmacological and non-pharmacological

f. Nursing role and responsibilities: evidenced based practice by accessing and analysing the best available evidence, that includes research findings, for safe, quality practice

2. Concepts and principles of care related to chronicity and disability

a. Rehabilitation and habilitation

b. Person-centred care

c. Shared decision-making

Special Requirements

Essential equipment

Access to an internet enabled device is essential in order to be able to: access course materials; to participate in discussion groups; and to access additional resources provided by the lecturer during the session.
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