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NURS641 – Matauranga Whakahangai - Te Mahi Tiaki Tonu/Knowledge for Practice - Continuing Care

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Module code
NURS641
Module title
Matauranga Whakahangai - Te Mahi Tiaki Tonu/Knowledge for Practice - Continuing Care
Prescription
To practice in partnership with individuals and whanau experiencing long-term healthcare needs.
Programmes
  • HL0902
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
  • Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
Total learning hours
150
Resources required
Teaching and Learning Strategy
May include: Project-based Learning; Flipped Classroom; Blended Learning; Work-integrated Learning; Inclusive Practices.
Methods may include workshops and practical classes, tutorials, case-based learning, inquiry-based learning, group activities & discussion, supported online learning, practice simulation.
Learning Outcomes
1. Apply clinical reasoning to assess and evaluate the management of individuals and whanau with long-term healthcare needs.
2. Analyse the pathophysiology of long-term health conditions and their impact on care planning.
3. Demonstrate cultural safety and responsiveness when supporting individuals and whanau with long-term care needs.
4. Critically evaluate models of hauora as applied to long-term care, with an emphasis on whanau-centred approaches.
Content
Clinical reasoning in long-term care
Health, justice and equity
Continuing care with individuals and whanau across the lifespan
Mental health and addiction in the context of continuing care
Adverse/traumatic experiences across the lifespan
Evidence-based practice and research approaches in long term care
Pathophysiology
Medication management
Health education
Cultural safety and cultural openness
Hauora in long term care
Models of hauora

Hauora is a Maori concept of well-being, which encompasses the physical, mental and emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health, and is recognised by the World Health Organisation.
Assessment Criteria
The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. To pass this module, students must meet all learning outcomes and gain a minimum mark of 50% in each component.
Learning and Teaching Resource
An extended reading list will be supplied by the academic staff member at the commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.