NUR5520 Introduction to Counselling Skills (FOSCI)

Units 1.0 (Nursing not classified) Band 4

Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: MNRS or MNRH or PDEV or SING or MMPO

Synopsis

The content of this course is based on the premise that there are two people in a helping relationship: the nurse and the client. The better the understanding nurses have of themselves, the better they are able to help others to work on their own personal difficulties. Students in this course will have an opportunity to develop knowledge of a range of theoretical concepts that underpin counselling. The specific focus of this course will encompass two broad areas including reflective skills for self-awareness and professional development, and facilitation of specific counselling micro-skills to be utilised in a variety of nurse / patient situations.