300716 (v.2) Foundations of Health Care 112

Area:

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

300712 (v.2) Nursing and Health 111 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Theory development. Models of health. Nursing, medical, social and behavioural models of health. Problem solving in nursing, including nursing process. Nursing modalities - team nursing, primary nursing, case load. Wellness and health. Perceptions and adaptation to health across the lifespan. Cultural diversity relevant to health status.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Reviewed models of health. Developed the capacity to identify development of nursing models and theories. Discussed cultural diversity in W.A noting its impact on health care delivery. Examined individual perceptions and adaptations to health challenges.

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:

Kozier B., Erb G. and Blais K., (1992), Concepts and Issues in Nursing Practice, 2nd ed., California, Addison-Wesley Nursing. Lawler J., (1991), Behind the Scenes, Melbourne, Churchill Livingstone. Mariner-Tomey A., (1989), Nursing Theorists and Their work, St Louis, Mosby. McMurray A., (1993), Community Health Nursing - Primary Care in Practice, 2nd ed., Singapore, Churchill Livingstone.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay 60%. Group Work (care plan and presentation) 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Great Southern TAFE Albany	Semester 1	Y
2004	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Geraldton University Centre	Semester 1	Y