Introduction to Nursing Practice in Chronic Disease Management and Palliative Care (NURS7401)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2018
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Flexible Delivery
Recommended prerequisite
PUBH7650; NURS7400
Restricted
Registered Nurses
Assessment methods
Essay, case study
Course enquiries
Work Integrated Learning
Course description
This course will introduce the student to the principles of symptom management in people with chronic disease and/or life-limiting illness (LLI). The focus is on gaining knowledge of the nursing care of pain and other common symptoms in this field of study. Students will examine the process of self-management by people with chronic disease and the development of care plans for people with life-limiting illness. The course prepares students for the practice of advanced nursing in the field of chronic disease management and palliative care, and lays the foundation for further study in this field.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | External | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | External | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | External | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |