Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On completion of this subject the students are expected to identify the role of the nurse in primary care for community settings; describe aspects of help seeking behaviour; analyse the concepts of stress, coping and social support, and related nursing interventions; demonstrate an ability to work effectively and collaboratively with professionals and lay support workers in community care settings; demonstrate counselling and helping skills; examine a selected complex community care issue.
Synopsis The subject will explore further the concepts and meaning of caring in the community and nursing practices that enhance the standard of care. Students will have the opportunity to develop more advanced home care nursing skills.
Assessment Essay (1500 words); 50% + Fieldwork reports (2x750 words) 50% + Clinical: Satisfactory achievement of specific clinical objectives is required for a pass to be awarded in the subject