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Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, Sydney
Introduction
Chronic conditions are the leading cause of illness disability and death in Australia. They are occurring earlier in life and their prevention and management is a key policy priority for governments at both the federal and state levels.
This unit examines the complexities of living with chronic conditions in a health system designed for episodic care rather than coordinated management and appraises the palliative approach to caring for persons with life limiting health conditions.
You will investigate the key elements of integrated care in the management of chronic conditions through a person-centred approach focused on self-management, self-determination and health optimisation.
The role of the nurse in facilitating prevention activities and coordinated management to improve the person’s health journey is explored in consideration of the inequitable burden of chronic conditions in priority populations including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The impact of the social determinants of health and the distinction between modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors are considered in the development of locally and individually sustainable self-management strategies. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals will also be explored in the context of people living with chronic and life-limiting conditions.
Summary
| Unit name | Chronic Care Nursing |
| Unit code | NUR248 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mr Aitor Baonza|Ms Diana Guzys |
| Available as an elective? | No |
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| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
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| Cradle Coast | Semester 2 |
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| Cradle Coast | Block 4 - Other |
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| Launceston | Semester 2 |
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| Sydney | Semester 2 |
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- 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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| Semester 2 | 5/7/2026 | 27/7/2026 | 30/8/2026 | 24/10/2026 |
| Block 4 - Other | 16/8/2026 | 21/9/2026 | 30/9/2026 | 24/10/2026 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply primary health care principles to support person-centred care and the empowerment of people living with chronic and life-limiting conditions.
- Evaluate the combined impact of healthcare policy, clinical practice, social determinants of health and the person’s role in their care to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with chronic or life-limiting conditions.
- Propose solutions to optimise the quality of life for people living with chronic and life-limiting conditions.
- Provide person-centred care for people living with chronic and life-limiting conditions by involving their support networks and healthcare team.
- Apply personalised care interventions that empower individuals with chronic and life-limiting conditions to manage their health and enhance their quality of life.
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 | $592.00 | $592.00 | not applicable | $3,178.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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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Requisites
Prerequisites
NUR134 Primary Health CareTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | Semester: 2 hour workshop, 8 times per semester. Block 4 - Other: 2 x 2 hour workshops 4 times per semester. |
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| Assessment | Simulated motivational interviewing of a person living with a chronic/life-limiting condition. (30%)|Health care journey map and care plan (35%)|Report (35%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the unit Reading List on the University Library website. |
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