NURSING 2004 - Nursing Older People

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

Nursing older people is a course that recognises the specialty of caring for the elderly. The course content identifies and provides nursing oriented solutions to the management of falls, incontinence and dementia amongst others. The impact of ageing on nutrition, sleep, sexuality and mental well being are considered using cases taken from clinical practice. The identification of contemporary skills such as conducting ACAT assessments will enable the student to interact with the aged care system in Australia as both student and registered nurse.

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Course Details

Course Code	NURSING 2004
Course	Nursing Older People
Coordinating Unit	Adelaide Nursing School
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Restrictions	Available to B.Nurs students only
Assessment	Case study preparation, case study report

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr David Foley

Course Coordinator: Ryan Clarke
Phone: +61 8 8313 6285
Email: ryan.clarke@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Room E3-H66, Eleanor Harrald Building, Frome Road.

Tutor: Christine Susanne Pryor
Phone: +61 8 8313 1008
Email: christine.pryor@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Eleanor Harrald Building, Royal Adelaide Hospital

School Office
Phone: +61 8 8313 3595
Location: Eleanor Harrald Building, Royal Adelaide Hospital

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Recognise the nature of aged care allocation and the future challenges for Australia’s ageing population based on current trends and predictions identified in current literature
2	Examine & Discuss the issues relating to management of medications in the older population, in particular patient altered+ pharmacokinetics, polypharmacy, management and administration of medication.
3	Investigate and Describe the health risks related to ageing, in particular risk of injury, risk of infection and altered nutritional status based on current best practice guidelines
4	Distinguish and Demonstrate an understanding about the challenges and differences in care for the older adult coming from varying cultural and ethnic backgrounds
5	Summarise and Explore key concepts relating to mental wellness, wellbeing and ageing considering current recommendations.
6	Examine and Recognise process and importance of the ACAT assessment tool used in Australia
7	Demonstrate and Recommend nursing interventions to manage continence in the older adult
8	Recognise issues and stereotypes related to sleep, sexuality and exercise in regards to the ageing process in older adult
9	Investigate and Devise a plan of care to accommodate older adults in a variety of settings and explore how nurses can help facilitate safe environments for the older adult using a client centred approach
10	Explore the pathophysiology, diagnosis, management and nursing care required for cognitive disorders of aging.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	2-5, 7, 9-10
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	2-10
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1-4, 7, 9
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	6, 9
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	2
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	4, 10
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	4, 7, 9
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	4, 5, 8

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Prescribed Texts

Hunter, S 2012, Miller’s Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Sydney, NSW.

Recommended Resources

Recommended Texts

Brown, D & Edwards, H 2012, Lewis’s medical-surgical nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 3rd edition, Elsevier, Chatswood, NSW.

Brown, P 2010, Health Care of the Older Adult: An Australian and New Zealand nursing perspective, Woodslane Press, Warriewood, NSW.

Bullock, S & Hales, M 2013, Principles of Pathophysiology, Pearson Australia, Frenchs Forest, NSW.

Chang, E & Johnson, A 2014, Chronic Illness & Disability: Principles for nursing practice, 2nd edition, Elsevier, Chatswood, NSW

Crisp, J, Taylor, C, Douglas, C & Rebeiro, G 2013, Potter and Perry’s Fundamentals of Nursing, 4th edition, Elsevier, Chatswood, NSW.

Eliopoulos, C 2010, Gerontological Nursing, 7th edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia.

Nay, R & Garratt, S & Fetherstonhaugh, D 2013, Nursing Older People: Issues and Innovations, 4th edition, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, Sydney.

Online Learning

Any online delivery mode of the course offers flexibility and enables students to study at their own pace. However, it is recommended that students ensure that they keep up to date with course content on a weekly basis so as not to fall behind.

Learning & Teaching Modes

Face to face lectures – Face to face lectures offer synchronous learning opportunities and enable students to quickly clarify complex descriptions and terminology. Much of the content for this course is supported by textbooks with web page and e-learning supports (e.g. flash cards for revision). The School of Nursing supports the audio and video capture of lecture content as an aid to revision.

Tutorial sessions – tutorial sessions enable small group discussion and peer interaction around the content. Each tutorial session will focus on the lecture content for the week

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The workload for this course requires attendance at:

• 1-2 x 1 hour lecture / week
• 7 x 2 hour tutorial / semester
• 2 x 3 hour SLE / semester

Non-contact hours for assessment and tutorial preparation will be 4 hours per week.

Learning Activities Summary

Week	Topic	Lecture
Lecture 1	The Ageing Population	The Ageing Population & Theories of Ageing
Lecture 2	Inheritance	Inheritance Patterns & Ageing
Lecture 3	Health Assessment	Assessment of the Older Person
Lecture 4	Falls	Falls & Fractures
Lecture 5	Continence & Incontinence	Continence Management 1: Urinary
Lecture 6	Continence & Incontinence>	Continence Management 2: Faecal>
Lecture 7	Communication & Psychological care>	Communication and Psychological Issues for the Older Person/Culture & Ageing
Lecture 8	Sexuality	Intimacy & Sexuality; Roles & Relationships with Ageing
Lecture 9	Cognitive Disorders	Dementia & Other Cognitive Disorders Affecting the Older Patient
Lecture 10	Medicines for Older People	Quality of Medicines for Older People
Lecture 11	Comfort, Pain & Palliative Care>	Comfort, Pain & Palliative Care
Lecture 12	Elder Abuse	Elder Abuse
Lecture 13	ATOD use in the Older person	ATOD use in the Older Person

Tutorial series

1. Ageing and diversity

2. Pathophysiology of ageing

3. Immune changes in the older person

4. Comfort rest and activity

5. Care of the older person in their home

6. ACAT assessment and nursing home placement

7. Pressure injury prevention and management

SLE

1. Caring for a person with dementia

2. Assessment of the older person

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Assessment Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome(s) being addressed
Online Quiz	Formative	N/A	2, 3, 6, 8, 10
Case Study Preparation	Summative	30%	1, 5, 9
Case Study-Injury Prevention and Management	Summative	70%	1-5, 7-10

Assessment Detail

ASSESSMENT 1: Formative Online Quiz

Formative Online Quiz-The quiz will be multiple choice made available via My Uni. Students will be required to complete the online quiz which will test their knowledge on the theory covered within the course.

ASSESSMENT 2: Case study preparation

Case study preparation: students will submit an outline of their case study (500 words) for review and comment before commencing the case study proper. A rubric will be supplied to students outlining feedback for consideration in the final case study. Feedback will be returned to students prior to mid semester.

ASSESSMENT 3: Case study – injury prevention and management (2500 words)

Case study – injury prevention and management (2500 words): a case study highlighting one of the significant health related issues facing the older person. This case study could include falls, incontinence, pressure sore, dementia amongst other contemporary topics in health and ageing.

Submission

Unless otherwise indicated all submission of assignments is to be through the assignments portal of MyUni. TurnItin will be used to check student assignments. Students MUST keep an electronic copy of all assignments submitted. Cover sheets are required for all assignments and can be accessed from the School of Nursing website. Extension of 1 week for submission of assignments can automatically be granted when an online request is submitted. (Please see Study Guide for details) Requests must be made before the due date of the assignment. In principle, all assignments should be submitted by the due date. Late submission without an approved extension will be penalised at the rate of 10% of available marks for each working day after the due date. Work submitted more than ten days after the due date may be returned unmarked. This action will be taken to prevent students who do get their work in on time being disadvantaged.
The policy for applying for extensions is outlined in the School Manual and the Study Guides.
Whenever possible staff will turn around marked assignments within 4 weeks or earlier.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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