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NNI1101 Health Issues for the Elderly
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
This unit will enable students to develop their knowledge of normal ageing, the contribution of the elderly to society, and the health challenges commonly experienced during old age. Nursing interventions and approaches aimed at maintaining the best possible level of wellness and quality of life for the older person will be examined. Care structures and care management issues will be addressed and relevant legal and ethical issues identified. End of life care for the older person will also be included. Any students enrolling externally need access to a computer and a modem capable of downloading online materials.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
M14Bachelor of Nursing
M14Bachelor of Nursing - Bunbury
M40Bachelor of Nursing
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/09/2006 VET: 30/09/2006