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Nursing as Practice (NURS90055)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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This is a capstone subject in which students will further consolidate and apply the knowledge they have acquired from Nursing Science 1, 2 & 3, Nursing Assessment and Care, Clients With Acute and Chronic Illness, Clients with Complex Health States and case-based learning scenarios which feature complex patient health problems.
In the clinical skills laboratory students will refine and consolidate their procedural skills utilising a self-directed learning approach. Emphasis will also be placed on performing such skills in a time-efficient manner.
In the clinical practicum, under the guidance of clinical educators and preceptors, students focus on the transition from nursing student to registered nurse with the goal of achieving readiness to practice as a beginning registered nurse.
The major focus for the clinical practicum component of this subject is to further build the student’s knowledge and skills of the assessment and management of patients experiencing specific health problems and to develop an understanding of the accountability requirements of the registered nurse. On completion of the subject it is expected that students is able to carry the expected load of a new graduate by caring for 4 patients independently with minimal supervision.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject students should be able to:
- understand the dimensions of the nursing role in the context of providing complex nursing care in a variety of settings;
- understand key concepts in the assessment and care of complex patients;
- further develop physical, psychosocial, contextual and learning needs and assessment skills;
- further develop clinical reasoning, problem framing and solving skills;
- contribute to planning care for patients incorporating the principles of cultural sensitivity and understanding and an evidence based approach;
- communicate effectively with patients/families, peers and members of the health care team;
- accurately and professionally document assessment findings and therapeutic interventions;
- understand legal requirements for nursing interventions;
- demonstrate competency in the calculation, preparation and administration of drugs;
- further develop knowledge of pharmacological management pertinent to patient care;
- apply the skills of information seeking, retrieval, evaluation critical thinking and problem solving to selected case scenarios.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate:
- the capacity for information seeking, retrieval and evaluation;
- critical thinking and analytical skills;
- an openness to new ideas;
- cultural sensitivity;
- planning and time management skills;
- the ability to work effectively in a team;
- the ability to communicate knowledge through classroom and web-based discussions and written material.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
A pass in the following subjects prior to enrolment:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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NURS90066 | Foundations of Nursing | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
NURS90052 | Nursing Science 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90053 | Clients with Complex Health States | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
NURS90059 | Nursing Research | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90124 | Mental Health & Recovery | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90130 | Nursing Assessment & Care | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
NURS90129 | Nursing Science 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90125 | Nursing Science 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
(or the pre-2019 versions of these subjects: NURS50008 Mental Health & Recovery, NURS50004 Nursing Assessment & Care, NURS50003 Nursing Science 1 and NURS50006 Nursing Science 2).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in clinical activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Nursing Course Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Additional details
Drug Calculation test (Closed Book), one hour, due week 2, 20%
Reflection of a Critical Incident, 2500 words, due week 5, 30%
Professional Portfolio based on four domains in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016), 4500 words, due week 11, 50% see: https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/codes-guidelines-statements/professional-standards/registered-nurse-standards-for-practice.aspx
Summative Appraisal - due week 12 (Pass/Fail)
Hurdle Components
100% Drug Calculation
Attendance at all Professional Experience Placement days is compulsory
Attendance at all Simulated Learning Laborotory sessions is compulsory
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Jo Martin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 42 lectures/tutorials/seminars, 12 clinical laboratory sessions, 160 clinical practicum, TOTAL: 214 hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 27 July 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 7 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
Time commitment details
340 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Stedman’s medical dictionary for the health professions and nursing. Australian and New Zealand Edition (5th ed.). (2005)
Perrin, R. (2009). Pocket guide to APA style (3rd ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin College.
Education Innovations. (2005). Nursing Calculations (Version 6.0.0). ( General Relativity Pty Ltd, CD-ROM 2005 release).
Bullock, S., Manias, E., & Galbraith, A. (2007). Fundamentals of pharmacology (5th ed.). Australia: Frenchs Forest: Pearson Education.
Crisp, J. & Taylor, C. (2009). Potter and Perry’s Fundamentals of Nursing (3rd ed.). Chatswod, NSW: Elsevier Australia.
Lim, A. (ED). (2008). Australia New Zealand Nursing & Midwifery drug handwbook (4th ed.). Broadway, NSW: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Elder, R., Evans, K., & Nizette, D. (2009). Psychiatric and mental health nursing (2nd ed.). Sydney: Elsevier Mosby
Brown, D., & Edwards, H. (2008). Lewis’ medical-surgical nursing (2nd ed.). Sydney: Elsevier Mosby.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Nursing Science - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022