University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2008

92008 Practice Development 3: Aged Care Nursing

6cp; 7 or 8 weeks, 11 theoretical hours, 120 clinical hours, on campus, weekly; enrolment is subject to numbers and is based on availability of clinical placements; allocation to the sub-major is an internal Faculty process
Requisite(s): (92243 Practice Development 1 AND (92236 Foundations of Mental Health Nursing OR 92239 Foundations of Children's Nursing))
Undergraduate

This subject functions as the capstone to the Aged Care Nursing sub-major. In an experimental learning situation, students are given the opportunity to apply theoretical principles and clinical skills with clients in various contexts of care. Students practise nursing under the guidance of a registered nurse from the clinical facility and provide continuity of patient/client care.

Typical availability

Spring semester, Kuring-gai campus

Access conditions

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