Code
NURS2002
Credits
25
Graduate Attributes
This unit focuses on the unwell person and uses a systems approach to assess, diagnose, plan, manage, document and evaluate patient care across the lifespan. Students conduct focussed assessment and therapeutic interventions relating to cardiovascular, respiratory and neurovascular systems. Students learn to assess and manage care needs of people with confusional states. Students apply therapeutic communication, critical reasoning and meet nursing competency standards in selected clinical contexts. The unit continues the development of knowledge of medication preparation, administration and recording, dosage calculations, legislative control. Students continue their learning about applied pharmacology relating to Step 1 pain management, management of nausea and vomiting, bowel management, Pain assessment and management, including complementary therapy. The unit covers wound management including removal of sutures/staples and drains. Key skills addressed in the unit include: staging and management of pressure injuries; pressure management; ANTT and sterile gloves; Continence (bowel and bladder elimination) including catheter insertion and care and bladder washouts; stoma care; emesis management. Students learn to apply chronic condition support skills. Recognising the deteriorating patient and responding to MET calls (adults) in clinical contexts. The role of the nurse in end of life rituals.
Lecture
2.0 Hours, 5.0 Times Semester
Individual Study
1.0 Hours, 1.0 Times Weekly
Science Laboratory
2.0 Hours, 6.0 Times Semester
Tutorial
2.0 Hours, 2.0 Times Once only
Clinical Practice
40.0 Hours, 4.0 Times Once only
Unit Learning Outcomes
- 1 Utilise a problem orientated assessment to enable provision of quality, safe care to people with acute or chronic illness in clinical settings
- 2 Discuss possible interventions to reduce impact of health threat on physical and mental wellbeing
- 3 Apply biopsychosocial principles and technology to assess and manage the unstable patient
- 4 Utilise scientific evidence to predict the therapeutic benefit of applied interventions to maintain stability on physical and mental wellbeing
- 5 Apply and explain skills and knowledge in relation to the practice environment
- 6 Present relevant information in appropriate professional written and oral formats for a range of clients people and professionals
Course Learning Outcomes
- 1 Demonstrate accountable, safe, effective and innovative nursing care incorporating research evidence into nursing practice
- 2 Use reflective, evidence based and problem solving approaches to the provision of nursing care
- 3 Access and critically evaluate and utilise health care information
- 4 Communicate effectively with individuals, families, communities, within diverse health contexts
- 5 Use technologies that assist the nurse to provide quality patient care within a changing health care environment
- 6 Be an independent, self-directed learner who constructively reflects upon the health, social and educational experiences of self and others
- 9 Demonstrate ethical practice in accordance with legislation, nursing practice standards and professional codes of conduct
Assessment Breakdown
All assessments below must be completed.
- Pass/Fail Medication test
- Pass/Fail Skills assessment
- Pass/Fail NMBA competency standards
Pre-requisite