School Of Nursing And MidwiferyHealth Variations 5 - Palliative and End of Life CareWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401212.2
Discipline: PALLIATIVE CARE NURSING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Primary health care, biological behavioural and social sciences, pharmacology and pathophysiology and the National Health Priority areas.
Equivalent Units
401019 Health Variations 5
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4691 Bachelor of Nursing, 4693 Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) or 4692 Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) or 4780 Bachelor of Nursing - WSU Online. Students must be enrolled in 4780 to enrol in WSU Online Campus units.
About this Unit
This unit develops a student’s knowledge and problem-solving skills utilising 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 of 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, loss and stress associated with working in a palliative setting.
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| 4691.5 | Bachelor of Nursing | CURRENT |