Health Assessment for Advanced Practice1 (NURS90067)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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The aim of this subject is to develop advanced health assessment skills in nursing that are relevant to the student’s area of clinical practice.
The subject provides the foundation for the development of health assessment knowledge and skills that are required to practice in an advanced practice nursing role.
The subject will explore diagnostic decision-making processes taking into consideration factors that impact on health and health assessment outcomes, such as: age, gender, culture, socioeconomic status and life-style.
Students will use a client focused approach to health assessment and apply a structured framework to guide health assessment. History taking, general examination skills, diagnostic testing, and communication of assessment findings to the health care team and patient (written and verbal) will form the core content of the subject.
Students will have the option of selecting areas that are relevant to their own area of practice. These topics will include: cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, cognitive and developmental, abdominal, alimentary and nutritional, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, integument and psychosocial assessment.
The subject will provide students with strategies to assist them to develop advanced health assessment skills. Workshops, online activities, reading and resource material will be provided to assist students to develop the necessary knowledge and skills for advanced health examination and patient assessment. Students will also require clinical supervisors in their practice environment to support their learning, in particular the development of advanced specialty assessment skills and to assess their clinical performance.
Intended learning outcomes
Following completion of this subject it is expected that the student will be able to:
- Adapt their approach to practice to recognise the impact of physical, psychological, social, economic, emotional and cultural factors on a client's health, health literacy and practices, and communication.
- Demonstrate a systematic approach to comprehensive advanced health assessments and integrate available health-related information to identify the consumer's healthcare needs.
- Clearly articulate and apply principles of clinical decision-making approaches and diagnostic reasoning to clinical practice.
- Integrate contemporary evidence when approaching consumer assessments and formulating a diagnosis.
- Initiate and maintain collaborative and effective relationships with healthcare consumers, their families and other healthcare providers to achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Demonstrate advanced oral and written communication skills to support professional practice and academic scholarship.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students should be able to demonstrate:
- Highly developed cognitive, analytic and problem-solving skills with the capacity to apply them to scholarship and clinical practice;
- An ability to evaluate, synthesise and apply the research and professional literature to practice;
- Advanced skills for effective teamwork and leadership;
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills;
- The capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning; and
- A capacity to manage competing demands on time and negotiate with others to meet clinical and professional goals.
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
The student is required to have concurrent employment as a Registered Nurse and be engaged in or working towards an advanced practice nursing role in their area of specialisation.
The student must provide documentation of employer support and appropriate multidisciplinary involvement to demonstrate clinical, supervision, mentorship and assessment of clinical competencies in preparation for advanced practice nursing.
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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written assignment
| Week 6 | 40% |
Six patient health assessments equivalent to 500 words each
| Throughout the teaching period | 60% |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Dianne Crellin Coordinator John Thompson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 40 hours: 4 workshops, 10 hours conducted on campus during the semester (2.5 hours each), 30 hours online tutorials Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Online, on campus workshop and field practice.
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
n/a
Recommended texts and other resources
It is recommended that you purchase one of the following texts:
Talley and O'Connor (2006) Clinical examination: A systematic guide to physical diagnosis. 5th Ed Sydney, Elsevier.
Bickley, L. S and Szilagyi, P G. 2007. Bates' Guide to Physical Examination. 9 th Ed. Lippincott Willians and Wilkins, Philadelphia.
Seidel, H M, Ball, J W, Dains, J E Benedict, G W. 2006 Mosbys Guide To Physical Examination. 6 th Ed. Mosby-Year Book, St Louis.
Additional references and recommended readings are supplied during the semester - Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 8 November 2024