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NRS117 Contexts in Nursing Care (8)
AbstractThis subject provides the student with an introductory knowledge of psychological and sociological principles as they apply to the practice of nursing. It introduces students to a selection of topics from the behavioural sciences and is specifically designed for students of nursing and people who contemplate careers in the health professions. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: NRS117
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health |
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Enrolment restrictionsAvailable only to students with Enrolled Nurse - Certificate IV equivalent |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* comprehend written articles, both introductory material and literature written for and by people in the discipline of social science * critically evaluate their readings * conduct a library search, collect, organise and evaluate information * apply knowledge to nursing practice * further develop essay writing skills * develop social science research skills |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: Module 1: Psychology for nurses
Topic 1: Understanding psychology
Topic 2: Lifespan development
Topic 3: Self concept and body image
Topic 4: Theories of learning
Topic 5: Perception, memory and patient information giving
Topic 6: Development and loss in social relationship
Topic 7: Social processes in health case delivery
Module 2: An introduction to sociology for nurses
Topic 1: The sociological perspective: What is it and how can it be of use to nurses
Topic 2: Professional socialisation and the nurse
Topic 3: Social inequality, class culture and health
Topic 4: Culture health status and health inequalities: Aboriginal health
Topic 5: Social inequality and health status: Immigrant health
Topic 6: Sociological aspects of the experiences of illness |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.