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HLTH29031 Advanced Practice Gerontology Nursing 2

Advanced Practice Gerontology Nursing 2

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General Information

Overview

This unit provides you with the opportunity to develop expertise in the complex needs and nursing care of older people. While many older people are healthy and independent, others are at risk of developing chronic and complex conditions. Complexity of clinical presentations may be enhanced by individual genetic make-up and/or life experiences, while longevity increases the opportunity for exposure to disease and injury. The biophysical, pathophysiological, emotional and psychosocial capacities of older people with chronic conditions indicate they may become more vulnerable to disease, injury, and health and safety concerns as they age; therefore, require planned nursing care to address these health complexities. You will plan comprehensive health assessments and nursing care, in partnership with older people and their families, to address their complex health needs.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate

Unit Level: Level 9

Credit Points: 6

Student Contribution Band: 7

Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Students must be enrolled in CL22 Master of Clinical Nursing to undertake this unit. Pre-requisite: HLTH28001.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2026

Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).