Explorations in child and family nursing (12 points)
(MED)
Leader: Ms V Wilson
Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Peninsula Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (OCL)
Peninsula First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: At the completion of this unit students are expected to: a) evaluate the physical and developmental level of a child; b) appraise and critically discuss family dynamics as they influence the health and well being of a child; c) demonstrate skills of the nurse as it relates to child health promotion and prevention of illness; d) discuss the importance of adopting a family centered approach when caring for children; e) assess the impact that a health crisis has on the patient and family; f) reflect on their own clinical practice and critically evaluate whether they provide care that is consistent with a patient and family centered philosophy; g) identifies the need for, delivers and evaluates appropriate nursing interventions which support the basic needs and comfort of the patient and family with a health crisis; and h) develop critical thinking in relation to the philosophical and theoretical underpinning of child and family health.
Assessment: Growth & Development Portfolio + Health Promotion Brochure + Case Study + Reflective Essays
Contact Hours: 36 hours theory
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