92464 Nursing Care of the Older Person
6cp; 1hpw (face-to-face or online lecture), 1hpw (online learning module), 3hpw (laboratory or online laboratory preparation), 80hrs (clinical); availability: Graduate entry students onlyRequisite(s): 92449 Health Assessment and Nursing Therapeutics
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate
Description
In this subject students explore the foundational principles and practice of person-centred nursing care of the older person in a variety of health care contexts. Students explore the normal ageing process and the diseases and dysfunctions that can occur in older age. The provision of quality care to the older person with multiple physical, social and psychological co-morbidities is emphasised. Students gain skills in undertaking comprehensive health assessments of older persons and gain an understanding of interprofessional approaches to care. Students continue to develop nursing skills specifically in relation to wound care, continence and bowel management, enteral supports, and end-of-life care. Through the provision of interactive online modules, collaborative laboratory activities and lectures provided by industry experts, this subject encourages students to engage with this important area of health care.
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