Australians are living longer. Traditionally health care has been focused on acute illness. The number of people living with chronic disease is growing. This is an important intersection as many chronic illnesses begin as an acute alteration or can cause an acute alteration in health. Australia's National Health Priority Areas (NHPAs) are diseases and conditions given focused attention by government because they significantly contribute to the burden of illness and injury in the Australian community. In this unit, you will identify the NHPAs and explore their link to lifestyle factors such as obesity, insufficient physical activity, tobacco smoking, and alcohol use and their impact on acute health conditions. You will consider the nursing process required to support people with acute conditions or deterioration of people. You will examine factors to assist you in the early recognition of sepsis and determine the nursing role in each phase of the perioperative period. This unit provides the theoretical underpinning for NURS12161 Professional Experience Practice 2 and should be completed with or before NURS12161.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUTE Data

The outline of the assessments is not at all clear. There should not be three different sources of information for assessments all stating conflicting info (task sheet, rubric & ALC videos).

Extra time will be spent explicitly explaining to students the assessment requirements and how the assessment details/instruction/task work together with the rubric and instructional videos to complete the assessment piece. The link between assessment task and unit content will be directly covered and explained to assist students to complete the required learning prior to undertaking the assessment piece.

Feedback from SUTE Data

I found the weekly material a little difficult to keep track of. Each time I went out of the weekly content, I would have to start from the beginning, it did not go to where I left off. I was also confused as I had watched the videos in the weekly modules. But I didn't realise there were also weekly zoom sessions that were recorded and uploaded on the Virtual Classes tile that complemented the weekly module content.

Learning and Teaching Design Team will be consulted to adjust Moodle formatting to ensure that the screen does not 'reset' to the beginning when accessing a link on the page, and that the screen will return to 'last page accessed'. Links are set to open in a new screen in an attempt to stop any loss of page or place. It will be made clearer to students that weekly guest speaker sessions are designed to build upon the weekly module content. Location of these uploaded recordings will be reassessed as to where to locate on the Moodle page.

Feedback from SUTE Data

This was probably one of my most enjoyable units ever. The context was intense but very interesting. Rachel, Tric and Megan are absolutely amazing nurses and coordinators! I can't thank them enough. They work super well together and we all looked forward to the weekly tutorials. I really enjoyed the guest speakers also as it gave such insight to the real world.

Continue to provide engaging tutorial sessions and guest speakers to provide real world context and application of knowledge and skills.

Feedback from SUTE Data

Trish, Rachel, Belinda & Megan possess a remarkable talent for breaking down difficult concepts into manageable pieces, ensuring that every student grasps the material and feels supported in their learning journey. All the instructors are very knowledgeable and passionate. Lecturers were approachable and their open-mindedness have made it easy for me to seek clarification or ask questions without hesitation.

Unit Coordinators will continue to promote an engaging and inclusive environment that encourages students to participate and ask questions. We aim to continue to support and encourage student learning, engagement and development.

Feedback from SUTE Data

This unit's content was exceptionally well done and easy to navigate the information provided was very helpful and educational. I enjoyed the learning material and watching the lectures. I wish I didn't have to work and could attend them live. The support for the assessments was incredible. Well done to all involved.

Unit layout will remain as is to support and facilitate ease of navigation. Online sessions will continue to be recorded to allow students to revisit and support student learning around life committments.

Feedback from SUTE Data

I just want to say how amazing the teachers were for this subject; I cannot thank them enough. They were so open with topics and really got me motivated to be the best nurse I can be. 100/10 for all three of those lovely ladies (Rachel, Megan and Tric)!!

The Unit Coordination team will continue to provide time and build engagement with students through operating an 'open office' approach in face-to-face or virtual via Teams, Zoom or phone. This is to ensure that all students can be and do feel supported with encouragement to contact the Unit Coordination team to ask any questions or seek any support needed.