Code
NURS4002
Credits
50
Graduate Attributes
In collaboration with industry and the School of Nursing and Midwifery, develop and evaluate learning objectives relevant to a clinical setting including theory, nursing care and research relevant to placement. Students assess, plan and coordinate care requirements for a case load. Students undertake autonomous practice, apply therapeutic communication and meet nursing competency standards in clinical contexts. The unit explores contemporary issues in nursing. Medication dosage calculations and pharmacology knowledge are further developed. Students engage in Inter-professional health care practice and provide clinical care within scope of practice, recognising role limitations as a beginning practitioner. National registration requirements are covered and a professional portfolio culminating in the capstone experience. Simulation experiences include comprehensive care of the unconscious patient and management of a deteriorating patient. Students incorporate knowledge of the 10 National standards into patient care.
Lecture
2.0 hours, 2.0 times semester
Tutorial
2.0 hours, 4.0 times semester
Clinical Practice
200 hours, once only
Science Laboratory
2.0 hours per semester AND 4.0 hours, 2.0 times semester
Unit Learning Outcomes
- 1 Formulate a learning contract relevant to a clinical placement
- 2 Demonstrate an independent level of practice (within Scope of Practice) whilst meeting the NMBA Registered Nurse Competencies in a relevant clinical placement
- 3 Apply evidence-based practice in the delivery of nursing care in a safe, simulated environment and clinical practice
- 4 Complete a professional portfolio and plan for use as a beginning registered nurse including evidence of reflective practice
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
- 8 Incorporate social, economic and cultural differences in the provision of culturally appropriate and sensitive nursing care in a variety of settings
- 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 Medications eTest
- Pass/Fail NCAS (NMBA Clinical Competencies)
- Pass/Fail Case Study
- Pass/Fail Simulated Assessment