NRS421 Chronic Care Nursing Practice 1 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health (NRMIH)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject addresses the context and management of chronic and complex conditions from a nursing perspective with an emphasis on supporting the patient/client across the lifespan to engage with self-care management. It will examine the common features of chronic conditions to enhance the practice of registered nurses to support people. An appreciation of the social determinants of health and illness and how lifestyle choices relate to the persons ability to attempt to live with a chronic conditions is essential for nursing practice.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
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| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: NRS421
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Students enrolled in Postgraduate Certificate in Chronic Care Nursing Practice or Master of Nursing courses. Subject to course coordinator approval, registered nurses with at least 12 months professional experience may enrol as an associate student.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to critically discuss current and future roles and functions of nurses in chronic condition health care.
be able to analyse the impact of chronic condition/s on a person’s sense of self, the family, carers and the community.
be able to apply and critically evaluate the concepts of self-care management
be able to implement and critically evaluate nursing practice to support people with chronic conditions.
be able to explore common symptoms associated with chronic conditions.
be able to explore the existence, appropriateness and availability of services to support the person who has a chronic condition
be able to assess, plan, provide and evaluate advanced nursing interventions in the management of patients/clients in primary, secondary and tertiary health care settings.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Module 1: Exploring the Contexts of Chronic Care Nursing Practice
The module will examine the impact of chronic conditions on the lives of individuals, family and the community, in particular the physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual and financial aspects. Current and future nursing roles and practice in primary, secondary and tertiary health care settings will also be considered. In addition specific aspects of health promotion, health education, prevention of disease exacerbation, rehabilitation and healthcare technology as applied to chronic care will be examined.
Module 2: Common Symptoms in Chronic Conditions
Using a lifespan approach this module examines the practice of nurses in providing support and health care for commonly experienced symptoms including emotional and mental health concerns for people who are living with chronic conditions.
Module 3: Supporting Chronic Self-Care Management
This module considers the conceptualisation of self-management and the role of nurses in supporting people to engage in chronic self-care. Using a lifespan approach it will also examine holistic assessment, goal setting, motivational interviewing, health coaching, chronic care action plans, developing a support network, and advanced care planning.
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.