| Area: | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Seminar: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Advanced clinical nursing practice in the promotion and maintenance of the health and a selected client group. Multi-dimensional definition of health as framework in relation to health that includes the biological, psychological, cultural and developmental dimensions of human beings. Strategies for health promotion and maintenance. Promotion and maintenance of wellness. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Synthesised a conceptual framework for the provision of health maintenance and health promotion strategies to clients. Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge of nursing. Analysed a philosophy of advanced nursing practice that reflects the inherent worth and dignity of clients. Examined a conceptual framework of the role constellation of the advanced nurse in the provision of care to maintain and promote the health of clients. Utilised the principles of scientific inquiry in the design of strategies for the promotion and maintenance of the health of clients. Analysed the nature and type of collaborative relationships essential to the role of the advanced nurse specialist. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Annotated bibliography 35%, Concept paper 15%, Nursing clinical protocol 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
