NURS1005 Applied Science in Professional Practice (PEP)

Ms Claire Verrall

2016

6 x 3-hour tutorials per semester
6 x 4-hour laboratories per semester
1 x 50-minute computer lab once-only
1 x 3-day intensive workshop once-only
1 x 10-day clinical placement per semester
1 x 2-hour on-line exercises weekly

1 Admission into BNGU-Bachelor of Nursing (Preregistration)
2 4 of NURS1001, NURS1002, NURS1003, NURS1004
Must Satisfy: (1 and 2)

Assignment(s); Laboratory exercise(s); Laboratory participation; Practical Work; Placement (clinical); Oral; Tests.

This topic focuses on the application of anatomy and physiology, pathology, microbiology and pharmacology related to nursing care and the development of knowledge and skills to support professional experience placement, and introduces the concept of integrated nursing care. The topic includes professional experience placement.

The aims of this topic are to:

begin to apply an understanding of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology and pharmacology as these relate to nursing care
develop relevant clinical skills and knowledge in preparation for clinical practice
develop a beginning understanding of professional nursing practice
develop at a beginning level the ability to incorporate information technology in clinical practice to improve the quality of healthcare delivery.

On successful completion of this topic students will be able to:

identify and discuss appropriate contextualised nursing care of designated patients, using knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, pharmacology, and evidence-based standards, guidelines, protocols and procedures
describe the ways in which drugs act at the site of action (pharmacodynamics) and relate to the pathophysiology of cases observed in the clinical area and the evidence that supports this
demonstrate appropriate therapeutic and professional communication skills, including assertive communication techniques and communication within an interprofessional healthcare team
use models and tools to effectively prioritise information when communicating about a patient and their situation
undertake fundamental nursing skills for clients in a clinical setting
describe strategies for building resilience in personal/professional practice
complete competently and efficiently the appropriate documentation required in their nursing role/setting including charts and beginning nursing progress notes
describe the information technology encountered on professional experience placement and the evidence behind how this supports the delivery of health care
describe how information technology facilitates interdisciplinary communication.

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.

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