Unit

School Of Nursing And Midwifery

Health Variations 2 - Chronic Illness and DisabilityWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401209.2

Discipline: NURSING

Student Contribution Band: 1

Level: 2

Credit Points: 10

Assumed Knowledge
Primary health care, foundational knowledge of human biological sciences including human body systems, basic concepts in pharmacology and pathophysiology and the National Health Priorities and the relationship to nursing practice.

Equivalent Units
401014 Health Variations 2

Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4691 Bachelor of Nursing or 4692 Bachelor of Nursing Graduate Entry course.

Teaching Periods

Period	Offered	Campus		Contact
2020 Spring	Yes	Campbelltown Campus	- DAY	See Coordinator above	Timetable.	Print Unit Outline*
2020 Spring	Yes	Hawkesbury Campus	- DAY	See Coordinator above	Timetable.	Print Unit Outline*
2020 Spring	Yes	Liverpool Campus	- DAY	See Coordinator above	Timetable.	Print Unit Outline*
2020 Spring	Yes	Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road	- DAY	See Coordinator above	Timetable.	Print Unit Outline*
2020 WSU Online Trimester 1	Yes	WSU Online	- ONLINE	McKellar	Timetable not available	Print Unit Outline*
2020 WSU Online Trimester 2	Yes	WSU Online	- ONLINE	Mellish	Timetable not available	Print Unit Outline*
2020 WSU Online Trimester 3	Yes	WSU Online	- ONLINE	Cathy Dickson	Timetable not available

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About this Unit
This unit explores the concepts of chronicity, disability, habilitation and rehabilitation in relation to chronic conditions, functional and intellectual disabilities and their implications for nursing practice. The relevance of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to primary health care is the core philosophy of the unit. National Health Priority case studies drawn from across the lifespan will provide a focus for exploring pathophysiology, pharmacological interventions and nursing care related to chronic conditions of the endocrine, neurological and respiratory body systems. In addition, the nursing role in supporting those with physical and intellectual disability will be examined.

Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Access to an internet enabled device is essential in order to be able to: access course materials; to participate in discussion groups; and to access additional resources provided by the lecturer during the session. See http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities/uwsonline_student_support for further information.

Courses

4691.2	Bachelor of Nursing	CONTINUING
4691.3	Bachelor of Nursing	CONTINUING
4691.4	Bachelor of Nursing	CURRENT
4692.2	Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)	CONTINUING
4692.3	Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)	CONTINUING
4692.4	Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)	CONTINUING
4692.5	Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)	CURRENT
4780.1	Bachelor of Nursing - WSU Online	CURRENT