NRS327 Essential Nursing Care: Theory to Practice

NRS327 Essential Nursing Care: Theory to Practice

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to demonstrate a broad foundational knowledge of the legal, ethical and professional knowledge required for safe and accountable practice (aligns with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse: 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 9.3, 9.5).
be able to conduct and document a comprehensive health assessment and physical assessment (NMBA 1.2, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 7.4, 8.1).
be able to apply theoretical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical decision making skills to provide safe, person-centred nursing care in a workplace learning experience (NMBA 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.7, 7.8, 8.1, 8.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 10.3).
be able to access health information and research, and critically evaluate its application to address complex problems in the clinical setting (NMBA 2.6, 4.1, 5.1, 5.3, 9.3).
be able to apply theoretical knowledge to the safely administer and monitor the effects of medications, intravenous fluids and blood products (NMBA 1.2, 2.5, 7.2, 7.4, 9.3, 9.5).
be able to describe, implement and evaluate strategies to teach a colleague (NMBA 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 6.4, 9.2, 9.5, 10.3).
be able to critically reflect on their own practice and the practice of others with the aim of improving quality of care and patient/client outcomes (NMBA 2.5, 3.5, 4.1, 4.4).
Syllabus

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The subject will cover the following topics:
Module 1: Coordination of Care. This module will consist of a number of authentic, complex clinical scenarios and will be completed over the course of the session during face-to-face tutorials and clinical workshops. Topic areas will include: Aged Care. Paediatrics/Child and Family. Mental Health. Maternal Health. Acute Care. Chronic Care. Critical Care. Developmental Disabilities. Indigenous Health. Primary Health Care.
Module 2: Patient and Peer Education. To be completed during online lecture and self-directed learning time. Introduction. Principles of Adult Learning. Writing a lesson plan. Evaluation and tools. How to conduct a teaching session – teaching strategies and aids. Appropriate pitch of sessions – choosing your audience. Handouts – tips.
Module 3: Working in an Interprofessional Team. Delegation and roles in a nursing team. Time management. Roles of allied health. Development of leadership role. Attributes of leadership. To be completed during online lecture and self-directed learning time.