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<p>Australia faces the challenge of an increasing prevalence of people living with chronic illnesses who experience increased complexity and diversity of healthcare needs. This unit examines the concept of nursing people with various chronic conditions using a person-centered and best-practice approach. Students will be assisted in understanding the burden of chronic disease and its impact on Australia by identifying chronic disease models and the tools and resources to manage chronic illnesses. This unit will enhance prior knowledge, skills, and awareness of the principles and provision of nursing responses for supportive in-place care for people with chronic illnesses.</p>
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<p>The NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, NMBA Code of Conduct for Nurses and Code of Ethics for Nurses, National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, Aged Care Quality Standards and National Health Priority areas have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit. Define chronicity and its causes. Develop awareness of the World Health organisation NCD (non-communicable disease) Global monitoring framework Learn about Ageing as a chronic condition (aged care Quality Standards) Discuss Chronic conditions/illness concepts including attitudes, stigma and perceptions towards health and wellness, and disability to people experiencing chronic illness Learn about Chronic illness populations – epidemiology, demography, community indicators, impacts and responses Consider Government policies, legislation and strategies for an increasing prevalence of people living with chronic illness within the Australian population Relate to national Priority Health area chronic health conditions experienced by individuals, groups, communities, and populations - National Safety & Quality Standards and Aged Care Quality Standards revisited regarding primary health Complete Nursing assessments of the bio-psychosocial and cultural care needs of people with chronic illness and the nursing response to identify care needs Learn about Pharmacological and non-pharmacological care and treatment interventions for chronic illnesses Consider ethics, law, poly-pharmacy, grief, loss, bereavement, abuse, neglect, restraint, end-of-life decisions, relationships, family dynamics Discuss service and assistance availability and challenges for people with chronic illness including support in the home, community, and facility-based settings Discuss the collaborative approaches in providing care for Individuals, carers, the wider community, and the interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary health-care team Consider self-determination, self-management, resilience and healthy lifestyle and balance Differentiate and apply Palliative care, end-of-life, and advanced care planning Consolidate and apply the National Safety & Quality Standards and Aged Care Quality Standards and Practice Standards, to practice</p>
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<p>Australia faces the challenge of an increasing prevalence of people living with chronic illnesses who experience increased complexity and diversity of healthcare needs. This unit examines the concept of nursing people with various chronic conditions using a person-centered and best-practice approach. Students will be assisted in understanding the burden of chronic disease and its impact on Australia by identifying chronic disease models and the tools and resources to manage chronic illnesses. This unit will enhance prior knowledge, skills, and awareness of the principles and provision of nursing responses for supportive in-place care for people with chronic illnesses.</p>
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<p>The NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, NMBA Code of Conduct for Nurses and Code of Ethics for Nurses, National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, Aged Care Quality Standards and National Health Priority areas have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit. Define chronicity and its causes. Develop awareness of the World Health organisation NCD (non-communicable disease) Global monitoring framework Learn about Ageing as a chronic condition (aged care Quality Standards) Discuss Chronic conditions/illness concepts including attitudes, stigma and perceptions towards health and wellness, and disability to people experiencing chronic illness Learn about Chronic illness populations – epidemiology, demography, community indicators, impacts and responses Consider Government policies, legislation and strategies for an increasing prevalence of people living with chronic illness within the Australian population Relate to national Priority Health area chronic health conditions experienced by individuals, groups, communities, and populations - National Safety & Quality Standards and Aged Care Quality Standards revisited regarding primary health Complete Nursing assessments of the bio-psychosocial and cultural care needs of people with chronic illness and the nursing response to identify care needs Learn about Pharmacological and non-pharmacological care and treatment interventions for chronic illnesses Consider ethics, law, poly-pharmacy, grief, loss, bereavement, abuse, neglect, restraint, end-of-life decisions, relationships, family dynamics Discuss service and assistance availability and challenges for people with chronic illness including support in the home, community, and facility-based settings Discuss the collaborative approaches in providing care for Individuals, carers, the wider community, and the interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary health-care team Consider self-determination, self-management, resilience and healthy lifestyle and balance Differentiate and apply Palliative care, end-of-life, and advanced care planning Consolidate and apply the National Safety & Quality Standards and Aged Care Quality Standards and Practice Standards, to practice</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Offering:
<p><strong>Early Semester 2 Nursing</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Mt Helen (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Wonthaggi (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nurbn3033">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Analyze the bio-psycho-socio-cultural concepts of living with chronic conditions/illness for Australia's individuals, groups, communities, and populations.</p>
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<p>Critically examine common chronic Illnesses and the impact that these have on people across the lifespan.</p>
K3
<p>Discuss the role of the nurse in the provision of evidence-based care for people living with chronic illness in Australia.</p>
K4
<p>Identify chronic disease models and the tools and resources used to manage chronic conditions in the health care arena.</p>
S1
<p>Assess the factors that influence the ability of people to live well with chronic illness in today’s society with consideration to diverse population and minority groups.</p>
S2
<p>Demonstrate evidence-based and person-centered care practice to populations living with chronic illness.</p>
S3
<p>Apply chronic disease model/s and clinical skills principles to resolve ethical issues relevant to the care of individuals, groups, communities, and populations with chronic illness.</p>
S4
<p>Consolidate and assess nursing practice standards for people with chronic illnesses.</p>
A1
<p>Analyse and interpret the impact of an increasing prevalence of people with chronic illness on health care, nursing practice, and government policy, and discuss the strategies and interventions adopted within Australia to address this.</p>
A2
<p>Demonstrate the ability to apply person-centred care for people living with chronic illness who experience increased complexity and diversity of health care needs within Australia (NSQHS Standards; Aged Care Standards and Paediatric Quality Standards)</p>
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<p>Evaluate the significance of mental health, health literacy and consumer participation to the whole of person health in the context of their chronic illness</p>
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<p>Critical analysis of a current Australian health care strategy for people with chronic illness within adiverse multicultural population</p>
<p>Oral presentation</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Self-management plan for a person with a chronic illness</p>
<p>Case study</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S2, S3, S4, A2, A3
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<p>Attendance at Active Learning Sessions</p>
<p>80% Attendance at Active Learning Sessions</p>
<p>S/U Hurdle</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S4, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Offering:
<p><strong>Early Semester 2 Nursing</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Mt Helen (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Wonthaggi (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nurbn3033">View unit fees</a>
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