NRS352 Disability and Chronic Illness in Nursing Practice (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health (NRMIH)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject introduces students to philosophies, principles and practices associated with caring for individuals (and their family) who have a disability (developmental, genetic and/or physical) or chronic condition, which requires life-long adjustments and long-term health care. This subject concentrates on the changing role of the nurse within the context of rehabilitation (enabling or restorative care), habilitation and palliation. It integrates aspects of law and ethics, quality of life issues, models of care, family/client support and education with nursing practices and the role of nurses within an interdisciplinary team. Students explore their own attitudes, values and emotions concerning care of clients and their families. Health care control issues, clients' spiritualty and nursing strategies to increase client and family empowerment are also discussed. Both institutional and community perspectives are considered in the context of the health care environment.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: NRS352
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
(NRS250 and PSY111 and SOC108 ) or (NRS250 and NRS116 ) or (NRS250 and PSY111 and PHC200 ) or (NRS244 and EED121 and EEP200 ) or NRS132
Enrolment restrictions:
Only available to students enrolled in the following courses: Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic) Bachelor of Health Science (Community and Public Health) Manual overide will be used by course coordinator of the Bachelor of Health Science (Community and Public Health) for subject prerequisites. Bachelor of Nursing Science Bachelor of Nursing Science
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* be able to identify personal, professional and social attitudes towards clients with a disability or who are experiencing loss
* define grief, chronic grief/sorrow, bereavement, spirituality, quality of life, chronicity, rehabilitation, habilitation and palliation as related to the Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations
* examine the cultural significance and social definitions of the above
* explore the principles of family centred care and incorporate these principles when working with families with special needs
* critically analyse the role of the nurse within the interdisciplinary team
* explore theories, models and principles of habilitation, rehabilitation, normalisation, palliation and social role validation
* apply the theories, models and principles mentioned above when writing and implementing nursing or management plans ensuring the cultural safety and integrity of persons
* identify supportive and empowering nursing strategies and incorporate these into nursing practice
* apply principles of associated legal Acts to care modalities eg. the Disability Service Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc.
* identify the psycho-social, cultural and spiritual implications for individuals and families experiencing loss or the need for life adaptation
* incorporate principles of palliative and restorative care in the planning and delivery of nursing interventions for all persons;
* be familiar with the principles and methods of behaviour management strategies and their application
* identify principles underpinning interaction with persons who have altered communication patterns and incorporate these principles into nursing practices
* identify the nursing and management strategies for persons with health care needs associated with altered developmental, genetic and/or physical function
* differentiate between chronic and malignant pain and implement principles of the WHO pain ladder for pharmacological control, and research other methods of relief of these pain modalities
* incorporate research based evidence into the care of persons with a chronic or life-adapting condition
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
a) concepts of grief, empowerment, spirituality and quality of life from a personal and cultural perspective b) philosophical principles of rehabilitation, habilitation, normalisation, social role valorisation and palliation c) nursing models appropriate to planning, implementing and evaluating care with persons and their family d) lived experiences of disability and chronic illness e) social and nurses? attitudes and the impact of these on health care f) Disability Service Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Mental Health Act, Privacy Act, and Guardianship Act g) interdisciplinary health care team and role of the nurse in caring for persons experiencing loss and life adaptation h) nursing assessment of individuals and families experiencing long-term health problems eg. physical, developmental, mental, intellectual and neoplasms i) treatment and educational strategies associated with developmental, genetic and/or physical health alterations j) adaptive and assistive devices and their application k) case management principles and community support programs l) assessment and management of chronic and malignant pain m) pharmacology related to chronic illness, disability and palliation
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 2 day residential school.
Lectures, tutorials and/or practical classes that prepare students for two-week clinical placement. Students enrolled in the DE mode of the Bachelor of Nursing are required to attend the residential school. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing Science will be exempt from the residential school.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.