NURS2002 Professionalism in Action (PEP)

Mrs Deb Surman

2016

4.5

8 x 2-hour tutorials per semester
8 x 3-hour laboratories per semester
1 x 1-hour computer lab per semester
1 x 160-hour clinical placement per semester
1 x 2-hour clinical orientation per semester
8 x 11-hour independent studies per semester

1 Admission into BNGU-Bachelor of Nursing (Preregistration)
2 ^ 2 of NURS1005A, NURS2003
3 Admission into BNGUC-Bachelor of Nursing (Preregistration)
4 ^ NURS2003 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1
Must Satisfy: ((1 and 2) or (3 and 4))

NURS2022 has been successfully completed

Assignments; Laboratory exercises; Clinical placement.

This topic contextualises the role of the nurse within the professional practice setting and further develops the professional and interprofessional behaviours introduced in first year. It includes professional experience placement.

The aims of this topic are to:

further build fundamental skills for nursing
reinforce the legal and ethical standards and cultural obligations of professional practice
introduce the structures and processes of management within the PEP setting (governance)
further develop the ability to communicate effectively within the healthcare team
explore the concept of health informatics and its incorporation into contemporary health care
introduce quantitative analysis for healthcare evaluation, research and evidence-based practice
develop strategies for professional self-care.

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

demonstrate behaviours that are consistent with the legal, ethical, cultural and evidence-based obligations of professional practice
describe their place within the governance structure of a healthcare organisation and whom they are accountable to and responsible for
use appropriate professional self-care strategies
identify appropriate processes for professional nursing communication within a healthcare organisation
identify appropriate communication processes to promote collaboration in planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
describe the professional use of patient records systems, including medication records
identify strategies and appropriate documentation for non-administration of medications
identify appropriate use of information and communication technology in relation to the evidence-based provision of health care
demonstrate professional standards in written and verbal communication and the use of information and communication technology.

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.

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