NUR6405

Explorations in child and family nursing ( 12 points, SCA Band 0, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Ms Shirley Burke

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2005 (OCL)
Hong Kong First semester 2005 (OCL)
Malaysia First semester 2005 (OCL)
Peninsula First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Hong Kong Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit is offered as two modules covering the Growing Child and Family and Child Health Crisis. The unit covers perspectives on the physical, cognitive and social growth and development of the child in the context of the evolving family unit. Family life, role relationships, parenting and other family issues and their impact on the development and health of the child and family members. Framework and skills for health assessment of the child and family. The roles of health professionals in the promotion of child and family health.

Objectives: On completion of this unit students should be able 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 centred 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 centred 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: 1. Growth & Development Portfolio - 3-4,000 words. 2. Health Promotion Brochure. 3. Case study - 3-4,000 words 4. Reflective Essays - 2,000 words.