Chronic Care Nursing unit (NUR248)

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	Mrs Lynette Murray
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Block 4 - Other	15/8/2027	20/9/2027	29/9/2027	23/10/2027
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

NUR134 Primary Health Care

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Semester: 2 hour workshop, 8 times per semester. Block 4 - Other: 2 x 2 hour workshop 6 times per semester.
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

Required	Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator.
Recommended	Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the unit Reading List on the University Library website.

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