Foundations of Nursing (NURS90066)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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This subject introduces students to the historical foundations and broad frameworks which shape the scope and dimensions of nursing. It takes a lifespan approach to key areas of practice, including child and adolescent health, aged care and mental health. Regulatory, legal and ethical frameworks that guide professional practice are examined. International, national and local politico-legal and economic factors that impact on the healthcare system and the sustainable provision of health services within in-patient and community settings are explored. Population health, health promotion and health literacy are considered within the National Health Priorities. Principles of cultural diversity and safety are explored. Emphasis is also given to the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations. Using experiential learning, students will develop general interaction and therapeutic communication skills that enable them to perform nursing assessments and engage in supportive interventions that demonstrate cultural competence and are appropriate to patient/client emotions, cues and educational needs. Students will gain an understanding of human development across the lifespan, theories of coping and adaptation, therapeutic relationships, and patient and carer perspectives. Throughout, students are encouraged to explore and reflect upon their own values and beliefs about health and illness.
Please note that this subject is delivered in week one of semester one, on intensive basis.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject students should be able to:
- begin to appreciate the complex interaction between the multiple factors and current global and local contexts that influence nursing practice;
- understand ethical and legal boundaries of nursing practice;
- discuss the role of the registered nurse in terms of regulatory frameworks for practice;
- understand environmental and socioeconomic issues that promote or impede the delivery of sustainable health care services;
- explain some ways in which National Health Priorities are being addressed through health promotion and health literacy strategies;
- develop awareness of local and national strategies to reduce health inequalities including self-determining strategies to promote community health and wellbeing;
- identify common physical and mental health issues that occur among children and adolescents, older adults, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and vulnerable populations;
- demonstrate beginning skills in professional communication, including an understanding of professional boundaries and self-awareness;
- understand the relationship of developmental theories and concepts to health across the lifespan;
- explore the concepts of health promotion, health literacy, early detection and early intervention in relation to health and illness
- understand the importance of cultural safety/sensitivity in negotiating healthcare strategies that achieve outcomes endorsed by the recipient of health care interventions;
- discuss patient education within the context of global trends toward self-care for individuals with acute and chronic illness;
- create (at an entry to practice level) collaborative, cultural, leadership and advocacy capabilities to promote Indigenous health and wellbeing;
- engage in and communicate knowledge and arguments effectively while maintaining cultural awareness and sensitivity;
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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.
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
- Group work project equivalent to 1500 word assignment, due in Week 7 (40%)
- 1 hour written examination, during the exam period (60%)
Hurdle Requirement: 100% attendance at the simulated laboratory communication sessions throughout the semester and at lectures delivered in an intensive block in week 1.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Bronwyn Tarrant Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 lectures/tutorials/seminars, 12 hours experiential/simulated learning sessions Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Crisp, J., Douglas, C., Rebeiro, G., & Waters, D. (2017). Potter and Perry's fundamentals of Nursing I Australian and New Zealand Edition (5e ed.). Chatswood, N.S.W: Elsevier Australia
Edward, K., Munro, I., Robins, A., & Welch, A. (2011) Mental health nursing: Dimensions of praxis. Melbourne: Oxford University Press
Green, J., Tones, K., Cross, R., & Woodall, J. (2015). Health Promotion: Planning and strategies (3rd ed.). Los Angeles
Recommended texts and other resources
Atkins, K., Lacey, S. d., & Britton, B. (2014). Ethics and Law far Australian Nurses. Melbourne: Cambridge University Press.
Eckermann, A., Dowd, T., Chong, E., Nixon, L., Gray, R.,& Johnson, S. (2010). Binan Goonj; bridging cultures in Aboriginal health (3rd ed.). Sydney: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone.
Perrin, R. (2015). Pocket guide to APA style (5th ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin College
- Related Handbook entries
- Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022