92258 Palliative Care

6cp; 7 or 8 weeks, 16 theoretical hours, 96 clinical hours
Requisite(s): 92243 Practice Development 1 OR 92001 Practice Development 2 Medical Surgical Nursing OR 92002 Practice Development 2 Mental Health Nursing OR 92003 Practice Development 2 Paediatric Nursing OR 92004 Practice Development 2 Aged Care Nursing
Undergraduate

This subject looks at the history and development of palliative care and the structure and organisation of palliative care nursing services within Australia, introducing students to a range of therapies drawn upon by nurses working in the area, including complementary/adjuvant therapies. It enables students to apply the philosophy and principles to the practice of palliative care nursing.

Typical availability

Spring semester, Kuring-gai campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $490.00
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,040.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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