Unit of Study NURS2013 Promoting Wellness in Chronic Health and Disability (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

NURS2012 - Professional Practice OR NURS1001 - Foundations to Nursing

Enrolment information

Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.

Unit description

Examines the concepts of chronic health and illness, extending knowledge in anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. Students will develop an understanding of the impact of chronic illness and disability on individuals and carers, and apply strategies to promote wellness and independence. Students will use clinical data, including laboratory and radiology findings, to make appropriate clinical decisions.

Unit content

Introduction to chronic illness and disability across the lifespan
Chronic illness I: renal and reproductive illnesses
Chronic illness II: respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses
Chronic illness III: neurological, musculoskeletal and integumentary
Chronic illness IV: endocrine and gastrointestinal
Chronic illness V: mental health as a co-morbidity, drug and alcohol

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Coffs Harbour	Term2	Term2
Gold Coast	Term2,4	Term2,4
Lismore	Term2	Term2

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

discuss the aetiology and pathophysiology of health breakdown in a chosen body system

analyse clinical diagnostic and laboratory results to direct care for the patient in the chronic care setting

apply the principles of evidence-based nursing care to devise culturally safe strategies and interventions to promote independence, wellbeing and quality of life for individuals with chronic illness and their carers

demonstrate effective nursing skills and reflective ability within a range of chronic conditions

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Tutorial 3 hrs (Two weeks)

Laboratory 3 hrs (Four weeks)

Assessment
Case study	50%
Clinical skills	50%

Teaching method

Tutorial 3 hrs (Two weeks)

Laboratory 3 hrs (Four weeks)

Assessment
Case study	50%
Clinical skills	50%

Teaching method

Tutorial 3 hrs (Two weeks)

Laboratory 3 hrs (Four weeks)

Assessment
Case study	50%
Clinical skills	50%

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Fee information

Domestic

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