James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

NS3340 - Nursing for Chronic Illness and Palliative Care

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Healthcare Sciences

This subject will examine the complexity of chronic illness, disability, rehabilitation and palliative care. It will focus on the development of a holistic approach to nursing care to assist the novice nurse to provide safe and compassionate care to those who endure chronic illness and/or disability, and require rehabilitation or palliative care.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:(NS2214 OR NS2218) AND PP2231 AND PP2131 AND NS2022 AND (NS2215 OR NS2216 OR NS2217 OR (NS2003 AND NS2004)) AND NS2015 AND HS2101 AND NS2112

Availabilities

External, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2018
Coord/Lect: Dr Kristin Wicking.
Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (60%); online discussion board/wiki (pass/fail) (%).
Special Assessment Requirements:Examinations may be scheduled outside regular university examination period refer to Clinical Ladder.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.