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NURS3019: Complexities of Care
2024 unit information
This final semester unit of study prepares students for the realities of nursing work, focusing on best nursing practice and the decision-making skills required to care for multiple patients with complex care needs. Students will build on and consolidate theoretical and practical knowledge gained from other units in the degree program and will have the opportunity to think critically about the clinical, social and organisational complexities they will face as registered nurses. A critical enquiry approach will be used to identify contextual factors that influence decision making in the context of contemporary practice and health service delivery. Students will explore critical issues and challenges affecting nursing practice and healthcare. These include the rate, pace and scope of change in contemporary health care settings, most common 'ways of working' in nursing today, the challenge of integrating high levels of automation with person centred care, the impact of the digital revolution and emerging artificial intelligence, the complexities of interdisciplinary teamwork in highly charged work environments, the increasing emphasis on patient self-management and associated role of family carers and supporters, and the importance of discharge planning, prioritisation and patient advocacy. Underpinning the unit is a framework that places the patient and their family front and centre whatever the setting, recognising them as partners in care and incorporating appropriate communication, time management and critical reflection strategies.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Nursing and Midwifery |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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48 credit points of 1000 level units and 36 credit points of 2000 level units including (NURS3010 or NURS2011) and NURS3008 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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NURS3011 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. apply previously learned knowledge and skills to the management and coordination of care for patients who have complex health care needs.
- LO2. recognise the importance of patients as partners in planning, design, delivery, measurement and evaluation of systems and services.
- LO3. demonstrate an understanding of eHealth for efficient, timely, patient-centred healthcare.
- LO4. consider the services and support available to the elderly in rural and remote areas of Australia.
- LO5. demonstrate an awareness of the potential health impacts related to climate change.
- LO6. demonstrate an awareness of professional, legal and ethical challenges that influence practice and service delivery for patients who have complex health care needs.
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