NURS8701 Continence Across the Human Life Span

2012

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1 Admission into GCNGCN-Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Continence Nurse Advisor)
1a Admission into GDPNGCN-Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Continence Nurse Advisor)
1b Admission into MNG/CCC-Master of Nursing by coursework (Coursework and Clinical)
1c Admission into MNG/CCL-Master of Nursing by coursework (Clinical)
1d Admission into MNG/CCS-Master of Nursing by coursework (Clinical and Research)
1e Admission into GCNGCL-Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Clinical Nursing)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e))

The topic is aimed at covering the main issues related to continence across the human life span. The development of continence is traced in physiological, anatomical, social, behavioural, gendered and cultural terms. As the cornerstone of nursing practice, the focus of this topic is upon assessment. Recent advances in assessment and management of incontinence (faecal and urine) will be informed by research. The topic will include treatment, therapeutic trends and future directions for nursing practice and research.

The aim of the topic is the preparation of continence nurse advisors who can, albeit at a beginning level, practice autonomously.

Part one traces the development of continence across the human life span using physiological, anatomical, social, behavioural, gendered and cultural terms. Developments in nursing assessment and management of incontinence (faecal and urinary) are also examined in light of recent research.

Students will be expected to demonstrate theoretical competence through the preparationof case study based assignments that assess, diagnose, treat and evaluate typical presentations of incontinence. Competence will be assessed using the National Competencies for Continence Nurse Advisors.

Upon successful completion of this topic you should be able to:

• develop and demonstrate your ability to consider multiple viewpoints and conflicting values in relation to meeting client needs
• identify, analyse and evaluate continence issues and potential solutions
• explore the role dynamics and expectations of a continence nurse advisor
• begin to meet some of the competency standards for the continence nurse advisor
• undertake self-directed learning in pursuit of answers to questions arising from your continence practice
• identify types of incontinence and underlying pathophysiology
• articulate what places people at risk of incontinence across the human lifespan and how to prevent it, treat it or manage it.