NURSING 2004 - Nursing Older People
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2017
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General Course Information
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 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Available to B.Nurs students only Assessment Online quizzes, case study preparation, case study report Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr David Foley
Course Coordinator: Dr David Foley
Phone: +61 8 8313 6285
Email: david.foley@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Room E3-H66, Eleanor Harrald Building, Frome Road.
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
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) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2, 3, 5 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
2, 3, 8-10 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
5, 6, 9 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
2, 3, 7, 9, 10 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
4 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Prescribed Texts
Johnson, A & Chang, E 2014, Caring for Older People in Australia, Wiley, Milton, QLD.Recommended Resources
Recommended Texts
Crisp, J, Taylor, C, Douglas, C & Rebeiro, G 2013, Potter and Perry’s Fundamentals of Nursing, 4th edition, Elsevier, Chatswood, NSW.
Hunter, S 2012, Miller's Nursing for Wellness in Older Aduts, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Sydney, NSW.
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 Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Face to face lectures 芒聙聯 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 芒聙聯 tutorial sessions enable small group discussion and peer interaction around the content. Each tutorial session will focus on the lecture content for the week
Simulation learning 芒聙聯 simulation learning enable students to develop skills in an environment that replicates clinical practice. Actors or mannequins replace patients. They are powerful learning experiences designed to challenge students and to expand their learning in a safe and suportive way.脗聽脗聽Students will be guided through realistic patient care situations, the realism depending upon the objectives for the session. The simulated environment and patient are limited in their ability to reflect reality, but it is important that students behave professionally as they would in clinical practice.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
• 1 x 1 hour simulation activity / 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. Pathophysiology of ageing
2. Immune changes in the older person
3. Comfort rest and activity
4. Care of the older person in their home
5. ACAT assessment and nursing home placement
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Assessment
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 Quizzes Formative X 1
Summative
X 1
N/A
10%2, 3, 6, 8, 10 SImulation Participation Summative 10% 4,5,9 Case Study Preparation Summative 30% 1, 5, 9 Case Study-Injury Prevention and Management Summative 50% 1-5, 7-10 Assessment Detail
ASSESSMENT 1 (10%): Online Quizzes X 2 (1000 word equivalent)
Online Quizzes-The quizzes will be multiple choice and made available via My Uni. The first quiz is formative and the second and third quizzes will be summative. Students will be required to complete the online quizzes, which will test their knowledge on the theory covered within the course.
ASSESSMENT 2 (30%): Case study preparation
Case study preparation: students will submit an outline of their case study (750 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 (50%): Case study – injury prevention and management (2000 words)
Case study – injury prevention and management (2000 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.
ASSESSMENT 4 (10%): Simulated Learning
Simulated learning attendance & aarticipation - students will need to attend one of allocated four, 50 minute simulated activites. Students are expected to pariticipate in this activity that will be a very important aid to understanding the rights of older people.Submission
Unless otherwise indicated all assignments are to be submitted through MyUni. TurnItin will be used to check student assignments. TurnItin will be used to check student assignments. Students MUST keep an electronic copy of all assignments submitted.
Extensions are generally awarded for no more than 10 working days unless there are exceptional circumstances.
To apply for an Assessment Extension, a student must submit an application for extension form prior to the assessment deadline. You will find this on the School of Nursing Website or use the link provided here.
See the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/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 .
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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.
Student feedback through SELT was to increase the amount of online content to support assessment and learning, this will occur for 2016.
Students also commented on the schedule of lectures for guest lecturers.
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Student Support
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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