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10652 (v.3) Advanced Nursing 575


 

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.
 

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.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Annotated bibliography 35%, Concept paper 15%, Nursing clinical protocol 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 60300 Nursing (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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