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NCS2201 Older Adult Health
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
NSC1103 Clinical Sciences Introduction
NPP2101 Professional Nursing Practice 1
 
Description:

This unit will enable students to develop their knowledge of normal ageing and the health challenges commonly experienced in older age. An emphasis on promoting health and wellness even in the presence of chronic illness will be prominent in this unit. Global ageing, legal and ethical care and a palliative approach will also be considered in relation to the older adult. Care provided across a variety of settings including hospital, home and residential will also be explored.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
C33Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
C33Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - Bunbury
Y19Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014