Therapeutic dimensions in nursing (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Jeni Grubb
Offered: Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL) Hong Kong First semester 2004 (OCL) Malaysia First semester 2004 (OCL) Papua New Guinea First semester 2004 (OCL) Singapore First semester 2004 (OCL) Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL) Hong Kong Second semester 2004 (OCL) Malaysia Second semester 2004 (OCL) Singapore Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Having completed this unit it is expected that students should be able to: 1. Explain the relationship between holism and therapeutic nursing and communication; 2. Understand the vaule of establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship in practice; 3. Apply effective communication skills in interpersonal and group interations to facilitate quality client care; 4. Appreciate the different approaches to health and illness and coping and healing; 5. Appreciate how concepts and strategies of holistic care can be applied to achieve optimal health outcomes; 6. Explain how holistic healing modalities can enhance therapeutic nursing practice; and 7. Critically reflect upon aspects of holistic health and healing, therapeutic nursing and communication experienced in practice.
Assessment: Essay 30%, Essay 40%, and Examination 30%
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