Courses & Units
Older Persons and Ageing NUR245
Introduction
In this unit you will adopt a person-centred focus to explore contemporary and enabling approaches in the care of older people. Skills to work in partnership with older people through geriatric assessment processes, shared-decision making and goal setting will be developed. This unit incorporates specialised knowledge and the principles of interprofessional collaboration to meet the complex care needs of older people through integrated care models across various settings. You will be provided with a range of opportunities, including simulation, to plan and critique evidence-informed nursing interventions with respect to core issues of healthy ageing, personhood and the rights of the older person.
Summary
Unit name | Older Persons and Ageing |
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Unit code | NUR245 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
Discipline | Nursing |
Coordinator | Doctor Suanne Lawrence |
Available as an elective? | No |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Nursing Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Hobart | Nursing Study Period 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Launceston | Nursing Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Launceston | Nursing Study Period 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Cradle Coast | Nursing Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Cradle Coast | Nursing Study Period 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Rozelle - Sydney | Nursing Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Nursing Study Period 1 | 29/1/2024 | 21/2/2024 | 14/3/2024 | 28/4/2024 |
Nursing Study Period 3 | 9/9/2024 | 30/9/2024 | 21/10/2024 | 1/12/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply person-centred communication and care planning skills that incorporate shared decision making, using a life-course lens.
- Assess the needs of an older person using evidence-informed tools and skills appropriate to the care context.
- Use clinical reasoning to analyse the complex health care needs of older people and plan person-centred nursing interventions.
- Critically evaluate how nursing interventions, including the use of technology, can protect the rights of older people and enable healthy ageing.
- Communicate older person care clearly and succinctly and use appropriate referencing style for evidence-informed sources.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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060301 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,883.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
Teaching Pattern | This unit is delivered in a blended delivery mode comprising of face-to-face intensives as well as content delivered online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning. You can interact with the online content at any time, which will be in a modularised format. Online tutorials/webinars will provide further opportunity to engage with educators and peers and consolidate your knowledge of the online presentations and readings. The format and content of these sessions will be advertised through MyLO announcements. This unit has 4 hours of on-campus simulation (laboratory) sessions and 4 hours of on-campus workshops. |
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Assessment | Assessment of an older person. (30%)|Case Study (30%)|Person-centred Narrative (40%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Vafeas, C., & Slatyer, S. (2020). Gerontological Nursing in Australia and New Zealand, 1st Edition ISBN: 9780729543675 https://www.elsevier.com/books/gerontological-nursing/vafeas/978-0-7295-4367-5 |
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Recommended | Additional Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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