This unit uses group work and late enrolment might affect your ability to participate actively.
Introduction
This subject addresses the principles of renal nursing incorporating the psychological, ethical and sociological domains of health. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to facilitate the patient's adaptation to renal dysfunction and promote the patient's self concept and quality of life. Concepts of health promotion and health education underpin this unit.
Summary
| Unit name | Self Management in Renal Nursing |
| Unit code | CNA576 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Debra Turner |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Integrate concepts of health promotion into nephrology nursing practice to facilitate adoption of self-management strategies by clients and the wider community.
- Critically discuss the politics of health within professional nephrology nursing practice and its current and potential impact on the community and nephrology client outcomes.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Individual Study – This unit is offered fully 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. |
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| Assessment | Online Discussion and Summary Paper (25%)|Presentation (25%)|Essay (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need access to at least one of the following texs: Thomas, N & Noble, H. (eds) (2024). Renal nursing, (6th ed). John Wiley.
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| Recommended | 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. |
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