NURS2010 Managing Care in Professional Practice (PEP)

Mrs Leeanne Pront

2018

1 x 2-hour lecture once-only
8 x 2-hour tutorials per semester
9 x 3-hour laboratories per semester
1 x 6-hour intensive workshop once-only
1 x 20-day clinical placement per semester
1 x 2-hour clinical orientation once-only
9 x 4-hour independent studies per semester
5 x 1.5-hour on-line exercises per semester
8 x 2.5-hour on-line lectures per semester

1 Admission into BNGG-Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
1a Admission into BNGU-Bachelor of Nursing (Preregistration)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a))

1 of NURS1012, NURS2011, NURS2027 has been successfully completed

Assignment(s); Laboratory exercise(s); Oral; Clinical placement.

This topic contextualises the role of the nurse in the professional practice setting. It also encompasses the introduction and application of knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathology, microbiology and pharmacology as related to nursing care. Promotion of critical thinking and the development of the knowledge and skills to support professional experience placement are included. The topic includes professional experience placement.

The aims of this topic are to:

introduce and apply an understanding of anatomy and physiology, pathology, microbiology and pharmacology related to nursing care
enable students to develop relevant clinical and professional skills in preparation for professional experience practice
introduce and develop the critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills essential for nursing practice development
enable students to develop the ability to communicate effectively within a healthcare team.

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

identify and discuss appropriate novice contextualised nursing care, using knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology and pharmacology
undertake fundamental nursing skills for clients in a clinical setting
demonstrate appropriate therapeutic and professional communication skills, including assertive communication techniques within an interprofessional healthcare team
use critical thinking to effectively prioritise information when communicating about a patient and their situation
describe strategies for building resilience in personal/professional practice
accurately complete appropriate nursing related documentation required in a healthcare setting including patients charts and beginning of nursing progress notes
describe how information technology facilitates interdisciplinary communication.

Key dates and timetable

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