School Of Nursing And MidwiferyHealth Variations 5Western Sydney University Unit Code: 401019.1
Discipline: NURSING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
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
401212 - Health Variarions 5: Palliative and End of Life Care
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4691 Bachelor of Nursing, 4693 Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) or 4692 Bachelor of Nursing Graduate Entry.
About this Unit
From 2018 this unit is replaced by 401212 Health Variarions 5: Palliative and End of Life Care. This unit develops a student’s knowledge and skills in a palliative approach when caring for individuals and their families who are experiencing Life limiting illness. Case histories featuring a lifespan approach and that address the National Health Priority Areas will be used to illuminate the palliative approach as a model of care. Students will explore the benefits a palliative approach when supporting dying individuals with any life limiting illness. Students will also acquire the capabilities to develop self-care strategies to manage their own grief and loss. This unit provides theoretical underpinning for Professional Practice 5.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
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| 4691.1 | Bachelor of Nursing | CONTINUING |