Managing Complex Care
Overview
Students will use a strengths-based approach to explore complex presentations of a range of selected respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, reproductive, renal neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. The health-care needs of the adult person will be addressed concurrently, to align theory with practice. Students will be introduced to a number of fundamental concepts, processes and skills required for nursing the complex patient. Students will develop skills in assessment and the interventions required to support independence.
Requisites
NUR20005 Acute Nursing Care
NUR20006 Managing Chronic Care
Rules
NUR20007 Pharmacology and Pathophysiology in Nursing
AND
NUR20005 Acute Nursing Care
AND
NUR20006 Managing Chronic Care
13-April-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of the underlying pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of selected complex presenting conditions
- Utilise an evidence based systematic approach to prioritise the health care needs of a person with complex presentation
- Apply safe performance of clinical skills for a person with a complex presentation
- Analyse clinical data and research to support the provision of comprehensive, safe and effective evidence-based nursing care to achieve identified health outcomes
- Work in consultation with individuals/groups, significant others and the interdisciplinary health care team in the clinical setting
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Online Lecture | 2.00 | 1 week | 2 |
| On-campus Class | 2.00 | 8 weeks | 16 |
| On-campus Practical | 1.00 | 8 weeks | 8 |
| Placement Placement | 40.00 | 6 weeks | 240 |
| Specified Activities Various | 2.00 | 8 weeks | 16 |
| Unspecified Activities Various | 2.25 | 8 weeks | 18 |
| TOTAL | 300 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Online Quizzes | Individual | 30% | 2,3,4 |
| Professional experience placement 3 Competency Assessments | Individual | 0% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Professional experience placement, Australian Nursing Standards Assessment Tool (ANSAT) | Individual | 30% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Content
- Collaborative, interprofessional and person centred care planning for a patient highly dependent on care in a variety of clinical settings
- Pathophysiology, patient assessment management and complications of complex presentations related to cancer, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, haematological, gastro-intestinal and renal conditions.
- Pathophysiology, management of complex presentations related to fluid and electrolyte balance
Graduate Attributes:
- Communication 1 - Verbal Communication (GA1)
- Communication 2 - Communicating using different media (GA2)
- Teamwork 1 - Collaboration and negotiation (GA3)
- Teamwork 2 - Teamwork roles and processes (GA4)
- Digital Literacies 1 - Information literacy (GA5)
- Digital Literacies 2 - Technical literacy (GA6)
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.